Director – Early Learning
Organisation
Doveton College
Closing date
16.12.2023
Primary role
Child Care – Director (Co-ordinator)
Position type
Full-time
Location
Doveton
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Doveton College is a unique, diverse and vibrant learning community. It is unlike any other educational setting in Australia. Located in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Doveton College resides in one of the most disadvantaged metropolitan regions of Australia.
In 2009, the Colman Foundation approached the Victorian Government with a desire to become directly involved in the education of young people who come from a background of disadvantage, including high migrant and refugee groups. Based upon the success of this partnership and the Doveton model, Doveton College has become the lighthouse for Our Place – an organisation that supports the implementation of this community based, inclusive model across 10 sites in Victoria. All Our Place sites have the goal of changing the life opportunities of young people by supporting families and communities to access education, health and wrap around services with the school at the centre of the services.
Doveton College is complex in its operation; it seeks to support, foster and develop opportunities for all members of the Doveton Community including children, young people, and adults. The focus is on providing high quality teaching and learning programs across the 0 – 15 range with additional learning opportunities for parents and the wider community members. It provides a wide range of wrap-around educational and allied health support for Baby College, Maternal and Child Health services, and Adult Learning opportunities. Early Learning has been accredited as a Centre of Excellence operating a long day setting, with a focus on intentional learning through explicit teaching in a structured learning environment.
The College is a vibrant learning hub with approximately 100 children in the Early Learning Centre, more than 600 students in Foundation to Year 9, 150 involved in play groups, 70 regular volunteers and 150 participants in adult education courses. Each week students from Foundation to Year 9 participate in the Doveton Engagement and Enrichment Program (DEEP) which operates as an extension to the school day and includes sports, performance, technology and artistic programs.
In addition to a large, multidisciplinary wellbeing team the College manages a broad range of co-located services to support children and families, including paedatrician, GP, speech therapists, occupational therapists, counsellors, Maternal Child Health services and many more.
The community expectation is that the College will provide a safe and secure environment where the individual student can learn and develop to their full potential. In the school setting, high quality teaching and learning is non- negotiable. All staff are expected to commit to driving this agenda by their professionalism and dedication to the Doveton College mission of vision. The Doveton College vision is clear and is based on the belief that every child will succeed. There is a commitment to:
· student growth in their learning
· empowering all our children and young people to be creative, curious, to explore, and discover - to strive and to excel
· a rigorous and dynamic curricula to meet the needs and promote the growth of every child and young person
· a strong learning culture and team approach based on the values of respect and tolerance, high achievement and excellence, engagement, participation and leadership
· the belief that learning occurs in partnership with parents and the support of the community
The Early Learning Centre comprises three learning environments: a 0-3-year-old room, 3-year-old kindergarten room and a 4 year old kindergarten room. Each room is staffed with high quality educators, and ratios above the minimum level required under national laws. A qualified ELC teacher implements a high-quality education program for every 3- and 4-year-old child, that is based upon the National Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. Each room runs an indoor/outdoor program taking advantage of the bright airy rooms and the extensive outdoor opportunities that are accessible all year round.
The ELC can access programs in the College such as PMP (Perceptual Motor Program), music, library, and art. Administration services are provided to the ELC, enabling the educators to focus on the children in their care and the provision of high-quality programs.
Work Days of the Role
Monday - Friday
Hours of Work of the Role
8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Description
Role:
The ELC director is responsible for the day to day running of the ELC. The director may be on the floor for up to 25 hours a week and will have strong relationships with all children and families in the centre. The director is required to attend all year except for 3 weeks closure during summer break. The director will ensure compliance with all statutory, legislative, DET, NQF, Childsafe and OH&S regulations. The director will work closely with the Educational Leader to ensure that all educators are implementing high quality programs and attending to the needs of all children. The director will develop the capacity of team leaders and support them in the implementation of high-quality programs. Professional development needs will be identified in conjunction with the Educational leader and the director will implement or provide such professional development as required. The director will liaise with the co-located allied health services, the wellbeing team, administration, and other college program providers.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the operations of the Early Learning Centre to ensure compliance with all statutory, legislative, DET, National Quality Framework, Childsafe and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Liaise closely with the educational leader to ensure that staff implement and evaluate the educational program for children attending the Early Childhood Centre, Doveton College.
- Lead the staff in the Early Learning Centre, providing a clear vision, setting high expectations and supporting all staff to deliver high quality programs for young children and families.
- Develop strong productive relationships with children, parents, colleagues, and the community.
- Model exemplary teaching and learning practices at all times.
- Implement a program of professional learning in the Early Learning Centre, including coaching and mentoring to ensure best practice and high-quality outcomes.
- Be on the floor for up to 25 hours a week as required. Liaise closely with the Administration department who provide recruitment, rosters, financial management and the administrative component of new enrolments.
Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is required for this position
Requirements
VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award
Other
Contact Name
Debra Gibson/Sharyn Wilson
Email
Application Procedure
Provide C.V and resume with cureent experience and qualifications
