Assistant Director

About Nido Early School Kew

Nido Kew is embarking on an exciting new chapter for our community, opening a brand-new, purpose-built 88-place service. This presents a unique opportunity to build culture, shape practice, and lead from day one in early childhood education.

At Nido Early School, our commitment is wholeheartedly with our children and families. Every decision, interaction, and environment is meticulously designed with the child's wellbeing, development, and sense of belonging at its core. Our management and practices consistently support teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, consistent experiences every day. We believe every day is the most important day in a child’s life, and we are here to make it count. Just as every day matters for children, every day matters in your career at Nido. We ensure you are supported, recognised, and developed at every step of your journey with us.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Make an impact: Shape the future of children’s education and wellbeing.
• Professional growth: Benefit from leadership development and professional development opportunities, including training on the latest education and quality practices.
• Inclusive culture: Join a supportive team with recognition programs, rituals, and celebrations like Nido Recognition Day, anniversaries, and learning gifts.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling (e.g., full-time hours over fewer days) and access to mental health support.
• Great benefits: Receive childcare discounts, discounted health insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and access to exclusive learning platforms.
• FlareHR Perks: Access great savings and perks across many retailers, including groceries, fashion, gifts, health insurance, energy bills, and home internet.

Your Role as Assistant Director

As an Assistant Director, you will work closely with the Executive Service Manager to ensure the smooth running of the Nido Kew centre. Your responsibilities will span from compliance and safety to people support and family engagement, playing a pivotal role in maintaining our high standards.

• Role model high-quality educational practice and active supervision.
• Ensure environments are safe, clean, and aesthetically aligned to our Nido philosophy.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance processes for staff.
• Maintain accurate records for staff and children, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Act as the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) representative, supporting safety checks, drills, and risk management.
• Provide operational coverage when the Executive Service Manager is absent.
• Lead by example in demonstrating consistency, respect, intentionality, collaboration, and speaking up.

What You'll Bring

We are seeking a leader who can expertly balance operational precision with a caring, supportive presence. Someone who can manage details while always keeping the bigger picture in mind: safe, joyful, and high-quality early learning experiences.

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent).
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Lead Educator.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standard (NQS), and the National Quality Framework.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting teams and maintaining robust compliance systems.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC) and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Our Promise to You

At Nido, we value our people as confident and capable professionals. Beyond recognition and benefits, we promise to listen, respond, and support you to grow, develop, and be successful in your Assistant Director role.

Be the backbone of something extraordinary. Join Nido Kew as Assistant Director. Every day matters. You matter.

Nido Early School is a Child Safe Organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants.

Key skills/competency

• Early Childhood Education
• Team Leadership
• Compliance Management
• Operational Oversight
• Child Safety
• Educational Practice
• Recruitment Support
• Record Keeping
• Risk Management
• Family Engagement