" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAssistant Director (2iC) / Educational Leader\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5879\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5880\"\u003e Childcare \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5881\"\u003e NSW Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"8347\"\u003e 2250 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5882\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotating rosters with flexibility depending on your needs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePurpose-built centre + inclusive, supportive team \u0026amp; leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet mentored by our experienced Centre Director to implement/develop programs\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eAssistant Director (2IC) \u0026amp; Educational Leader\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to join our \u003cstrong\u003eThe Entrance\u003c/strong\u003e service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join Us?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be part of the Australian Government\u0026rsquo;s Worker Retention Payment program.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Eligible team members at Little Zak\u0027s Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates. The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June 2028, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotating rosters to support work life balance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive remuneration\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;depending on your qualification and experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e50 percent staff childcare discount\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ewellbeing day\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;each year for permanent staff (after 12 months)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth and wellness allowance reimbursing up to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e$50 per month\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(gym, pool, wellness memberships)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 employee referral bonus\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for each successful referral\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee Assistance Program via\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSonder\u003c/strong\u003e, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid staff meetings, including dinner provided\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentoring and buddy system for all new starters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy support through\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePay for Progression\u003c/strong\u003e, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T\u0026amp;Cs apply)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e This is a dual position that combines \u003cstrong\u003eAssistant Director (2IC) responsibilities with the Educational Leader role\u003c/strong\u003e. You will:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the Director in the overall leadership, compliance and management of the service.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAct as the \u003cstrong\u003eResponsible Person/Nominated Supervisor\u003c/strong\u003e in the Director\u0026rsquo;s absence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide leadership, mentoring and guidance to the educator team.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the development, implementation and review of educational programs, guided by the \u003cstrong\u003eEarly Years Learning Framework (V2.0)\u003c/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Quality Standard (NQS)\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with educators to ensure curriculum is responsive, inclusive and reflective of children\u0026rsquo;s needs, interests and abilities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure a strong focus on child wellbeing, safety and child protection requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssist with staff inductions, professional development and performance management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and maintain respectful relationships with children, families and the wider community.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive continuous improvement across both curriculum and operational practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACECQA approved Diploma or Teaching Degree\u003c/strong\u003e in Early Childhood Education.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum \u003cstrong\u003e3 years leadership experience\u003c/strong\u003e in an Early Childhood setting, or 5 years overall sector experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma management certifications.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValid \u003cstrong\u003eWorking With Children Check\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChild Protection Training\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep knowledge of the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Quality Framework, National Law and Regulations, and Child Care Subsidy system\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication, mentoring and team-building skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePassionate about inspiring both children and educators to reach their full potential.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Child Safety Commitment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003erigorous recruitment and screening process\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy applying for a role with Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eundergo all required child safety checks\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as part of our employment process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not miss out on this great opportunity!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eIf this sounds like you then, please click\u0026nbsp;\u0026lsquo;APPLY NOW\u0026rsquo;\u0026nbsp;or call 0485 982 484 for more information. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1130550\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "