Centre Manager for an Educational Play Space - Alexandria & Chatswood
Be part of a team that makes people happy!
Imagine going to work every day with the goal of helping children and families learn through play & be part of a team that is dedicated to creating really happy memories for children. First of its kind in Australia NUBO, meaning cloud, has created a whole new world of educational play environments to encourage families to play, explore, connect, grow and learn together.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Centre Manager to take operational and financial responsibility for this growing educational play centre.
Position Overview
This role requires a driven individual who has previous success working within the education sector. With a strong focus around the operational performance of the team this position will also focus on new business development, identifying and securing new members to increase sales.
The primary objective of the Centre Manager will be to create and retain a happy and committed staff team, lead them in delivering high quality educational and play services that promote the children's health and well-being, and assist in growing the organisation. The Centre Manager will also be working closely with stakeholders to develop positive relationships with parents.
Responsibilities
- Build a positive inspiring team culture to increase staff performance
- Develop and drive new business strategies to increase sales
- Manage budgets and exceed targets
- Manage the day to day of the running of the business
- Promote the NUBO brand internally and externally amongst colleagues, customers and industry network
- Oversee the development & implementation of programs as required for the overall development of young children
- Ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations
- People management and performance
- Recruitment, selection and succession planning of staff
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong people leadership and team management experience: hire, train, retain, manage, coach and develop talent
- Demonstrated experience within an Early Childhood Education or Primary School setting
- Strong Commercial acumen
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Positive attitude and ability to work in a changing environment
- Experience as a Centre Manager
- Bachelor degree in a related discipline is desirable but not essential
Perks:
- Salary of circa $65,000 + super, depending on experience
- 50% staff discount at the Café
- Fortnightly pay
- Opportunity to be part of our rapid expansion
- Personal growth and learning opportunities
- Work at an award-winning premium brand
- Immediate start for the right candidate
- Close to public transportation Alexandria and Chatswood location
We are looking for an immediate start, this is a permanent full-time contract role reporting to the Managing Director. We are open 7 days a week and looking for someone who is flexible working on weekends once a month. The successful candidate must have experience of working within the education sector with a minimum of 3 years in a senior position.
We are a committed team striving to grow the business, long-term. If you are interested in this role, please provide your resume and a cover letter and tell us why you would like to work for NUBO.
Only successful candidates will be called for an immediate interview and required to do a trial.Please note that candidates will be required to have a Working Check with Children if you are successful in this role.
We look forward hearing from you!
About NUBO
NUBO is an innovative new educational play space that connects families through purposeful design and quality learning experiences.
The first of its kind in Australia, Nubo, meaning cloud, brings play back to its essence to create an environment that encourages families to play, explore, connect, grow and learn. By combining beautiful, highly designed and uncomplicated spaces with qualified staff and bespoke educational programs, we support children and their families navigate the world of ‘Pure Play’ together.
Nubo applies a holistic approach to everything we do, encouraging children to explore the world by nurturing their curiosity, and finding their strengths and interests though our educational workshops, facilitated play and free play.
Nubo was conceptualised out of a desire to support and nurture connections between families because we believe adults and children are equally important. The space’s design allows adults to interact with their children as they read, create, build, climb and taste, or enjoy some quiet time away from their everyday duties whilst observing meaningful play from a safe distance. We know play nourishes children’s development and at Nubo, the sky is the limit. We offer three types of play experiences, free play where children can freely use the space, facilitated play where an educator follows the child’s lead and uses teaching strategies to guide play and learning; and structured workshops that follow a step by step process.
Facilitating play as opposed to structuring it, Nubo encourages children to focus on processes and not just outcomes, in turn inspiring creativity and imagination. The state-of-the-art design utilises different floor levels to define spaces instead of walls, soft lighting, natural materials, neutral palettes and curves to create a safe, calm but boundless environment for children and adults to explore.
Nubo boasts a range of elements and tools to nurture healthy minds, bodies and spirits. Features include a stunning library weaved around a giant hot air balloon where kids can curl up to read their favourite book; a building room full of Big Blue Blocks, MagFormers and Kaleido Gears; a zone for active play including a giant climbing frame where little ones can slide, climb and hide; the Nubo Café with an emphasis on healthy, wholesome food made fresh to order; a range of children’s master classes including cooking, art, music and coding, and facilitated play sessions.
