Assistant Director – Early Learning Centre (Adelaide Hills Campus)

Assistant Director – Early Learning Centre (Adelaide Hills Campus)

King's Baptist Grammar School, Mt Barker

Mt Barker, SA

Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 12 June 2026

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director – Early Learning Centre to join our Adelaide Hills campus on a full-time replacement contract through to at least the commencement of the ELC in 2027.

Replacement Contract

Full-time | 52 weeks per year

King’s Early Learning

King’s Early Learning operates across Wynn Vale and Adelaide Hills as a connected, multi-campus model with a shared vision and consistent approach, led by the Director of Early Learning and supported locally by the Assistant Director.

Grounded in Reggio Emilia principles and a belief that each child is a unique gift from God, our environments for children aged 3 to 5 are engaging, high-quality, and community-focused, with the Assistant Director playing a key role in ensuring consistent practice, care, and continuous improvement across both campuses.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director – Early Learning Centre to join our Adelaide Hills campus on a full-time replacement contract through to at least the commencement of the ELC in 2027.

Reporting to the Director of Early Learning, the Assistant Director plays a critical leadership role in supporting the effective operation of the Early Learning Centre. The position contributes to both operational management and educational leadership, ensuring a high-quality, safe, and compliant early learning environment.

The Assistant Director provides day-to-day leadership of Educators, particularly in the absence of the Director, and actively contributes to building a strong, collaborative and professional team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director in the day-to-day management and administration of the ELC
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentoring to Educators
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS), and Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Oversee rostering, staffing ratios, and operational requirements
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
• Maintain compliance with child safety, WHS, and risk management processes
• Support family engagement and maintain strong community relationships
• Act as the Responsible Person when required, including in the Director’s absence

Essential Criteria

• A personal commitment to King's Vision, Mission and Values that underpin the delivery of a Christian-based education to students in the School community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Quality Standard, National Regulations, and ACECQA requirements
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and mentor Educators, including ensuring compliance in daily practice
• Experience supporting or leading compliance, audits, and regulatory requirements within an ELC setting
• Strong working knowledge of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) processes and Child Care Management Systems
• High-level organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to confidently act in a leadership capacity in the absence of the Director

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect training
• ACECQA-approved First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification
• Experience in an Early Learning/Childcare environment

Applications should be submitted in line with our Application Guidelines via SEEK or directly to HR@kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au by 4pm Friday 12 June 2026.

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