Early Learning Centre Teacher Director

Holy Family Parish Primary School, Gowrie (see more jobs from this school)

Gowrie, ACT 


Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 July 2025


Lead a passionate team in a nurturing, play-based early learning environment. Oversee daily operations, support staff development, and build strong family connections in this rewarding temporary role within a supportive, values-driven community.

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> &nbsp;$145,152 plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Holy Family Early Learning Centre&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Holy Family Early Learning Centre (ELC) in Gowrie offers a nurturing, play-based program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by Reggio Emilia principles. Serving children from nearby suburbs, the ELC focuses on developing each child’s identity, wellbeing, and learning through observation-led planning in thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces. Strong connections with families and Holy Family Primary School support smooth transitions and foster a welcoming community for early learners.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The&nbsp;Early Learning Centre Director position involves leading a team of passionate educators, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework, supporting ongoing staff development, and fostering strong relationships with families. You will also manage operational aspects of the preschool, including enrolments, finances, and continuous quality improvement. This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed early childhood professional to make a lasting impact in a supportive and values-driven school community.</p> <p><br><i>This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.</i></p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Teaching qualification that meets both ACECQA and the ACT Teacher Quality Institute requirements</li> <li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.<br><br> CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://holyfamily.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:&nbsp;</strong>Please contact Leah Taylor on 02 6292 7932 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:leah.taylor@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20Director%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>leah.taylor@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20Director%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:leah.taylor@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20Director%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">leah.taylor@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20Director%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20Director%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Early%20Learning%20Centre%20Teacher%20Director%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505539/early-learning-centre-teacher-director">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>