Position: Assistant Director
Location: New Port, South Australia
Type: Contracted 1.0 FTE, commencement as soon as possible
Our Purpose
Equipping for life
Portside Christian College’s purpose-built Early Learning Centre is a vibrant, Reggio Emilia inspired space designed to support wonder, discovery, and belonging. With beautifully curated indoor and outdoor environments, the centre is a place where children thrive and where educators feel supported and valued.
The College is seeking applications for a Diploma qualified Assistant Director commencing as soon as possible.
With increased enrolments in our new Early Learning Centre, it is an exciting time to join our warm and vibrant Educational Team that values relationships, innovation and excellence in nurturing children’s development.
The Assistant Director will work alongside our Director and their team members to deliver outstanding education and care for our children. The role requires a high level of collaboration with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children.
We are a faith-driven team, committed to providing Christ-centred early learning that is inclusive, relational, and responsive to every child’s needs. Our team culture is warm and generous, and we’re ready to welcome you to our ELC.
Our Values
Christ is at the centre of all our values, as He is the centre of our lives. Being Christ-Centred is essential to making our values meaningful and powerful.
General Responsibilities
- Understand and commitment to the College Vision, Purpose, Values and Statement of Faith
- Act in accordance with the College Handbook (Staff), Staff Code of Conduct and Staff Device Agreement, as well as all other College policies and procedures
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, students and parents
- Actively contribute to the Christian life of the College community
- Attend meetings, functions and extra-curricular activities as required
- Participate in the College’s ongoing Professional Learning opportunities
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support the ELC Director to provide a quality Reggio inspired early childhood program from a biblical perspective in line with the requirements of the National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Work cooperatively with staff, families and allied professionals to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children attending the service
- Create and manage staffing rosters, oversee onboarding of new staff, oversee inclusion (Allied Health) and transition, support enrolment interviews and undertake other administrative duties as required
- Manage the inclusion support of children including funding, liaise with Allied Health providers and support implementation of strategies
- Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures, including oversight of Work Health and Safety
- Responsible Person for the Holiday Program
Desired qualifications of successful candidate
- Minimum qualification (Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care)
- Current First Aid Certificate (including Anaphylaxis and Asthma training) - Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting HLTAID012
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in early childhood services
- Working knowledge of the regulations, standards, frameworks and codes
- Inclusion Support experience is desirable
- Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Training undertaken in responding to abuse and neglect (RRHAN-EC)
Desired skills and abilities of successful candidate
- Able to supervise and delegate duties to colleagues, students and volunteers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with students, staff and parents
- Effective time management skills and ability to coordinate responsibilities to enable smooth and efficient running of the program
- Ability to be innovative, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Proficiency in digital technology
- Ability to manage the demands of the position including administration and professional responsibilities
To apply
Applications are to include:
- Cover letter, maximum 1 page
- Curriculum Vitae outlining details of qualifications and areas of study, educational history, previous employment and relevant personal information
- Completion of the Portside Christian College Application for Employment – Non-Teaching form available on our website at https://www.portside.sa.edu.au/careers
A brief written response to the position details (maximum of 500 words)
Please visit https://www.portside.sa.edu.au/careers for more information and apply by sending your application to application@portside.sa.edu.au |
