Centre Director

Hourly Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Location: 98–112 Old Chittaway Road, Fountaindale NSW 2258
Licensed Capacity: 106 places

Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees is a truly unique service—an early learning environment set within a real working farm, where children engage with nature, animals, and hands-on learning every day. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead this outstanding service with confidence, warmth, and pedagogical excellence.

This is an opportunity to lead one of the most distinctive services in Busy Bees, surrounded by an inspiring natural landscape and a team with exceptional longevity—including educators who have been with the service for over 10 years.

Why Follyfoot Farm is Different

At Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees, the environment itself becomes the curriculum. Children are immersed in learning experiences that few services in Australia can offer:

• A real farm on-site, with opportunities for children to visit, explore, and learn directly from the farmers.
• A stunning outdoor environment full of local flora and fauna, fostering curiosity and deep connection to nature.
• Challenging, hands-on play enabled by the expansive natural environment, supporting resilience and physical development.
• A long-tenured, passionate team, with many educators proudly serving the community for more than a decade.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture built on trust, collaboration, and shared values.

This is a chance to lead a service that families love, educators are proud of, and children remember for years.

About the Role

As the Centre Director, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the service with vision, authenticity, and a commitment to excellence
• Empowering educators through mentoring, professional development, and supportive leadership
• Ensuring compliance with the NQS, EYLF, and regulatory requirements
• Partnering with families, community members, and farm staff to deliver meaningful experiences
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high-quality educational programs
• Overseeing daily operations, budgeting, enrolments, and team culture
• Creating an environment where children feel valued, capable, and inspired

What You’ll Need

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved)
• Previous experience as a Centre Director or Assistant Director
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and regulatory compliance
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee) – NSW requirement
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications
• A leadership style that is collaborative, supportive, and committed to quality
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Key Benefits we offer for Centre Directors:

• Competitive, above-award salary
• Access to the BEEs Bonus Program, paid quarterly
• Laundry allowance and annual Uniform allocation
• Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts
• Technology and resources to support your leadership
• National support network with Centre Directors and Area Directors across Australia
• Dedicated Pedagogy and Compliance Partner
• Access to accredited training programs through our partnered RTO
• Opportunity to participate in the Global Talent Exchange Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Lead at Follyfoot Farm?

This role offers the rare opportunity to lead a centre where:

• Nature, sustainability, and experiential learning are at the core
• Families deeply value and trust the educational experience
• Educators stay long-term because they love the culture, environment, and leadership
• You can make a lasting impact on children, educators, and the wider community

If you are looking for a leadership role that combines high-quality early learning with a truly extraordinary environment, Follyfoot Farm is the place for you.

Join Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees and lead a centre where every day is meaningful, enriching, and connected to nature. If you are a strong, inspiring leader ready to guide an exceptional service.
 

Essential Qualifications

• A current and valid Working With Children Check or ability to maintain one.

• First Aid Certificate including training in asthma and anaphylaxis.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standard (NQS) to ensure quality practices and outcomes for children.

• Proven ability to lead, inspire and manage a team of educators, ensuring optimal performance and staff retention.

• Capability to handle day-to-day operations, including staffing, budgeting and resource allocation.

• Familiarity with the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations, ensuring the Service remains compliant.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise with families, staff, regulatory bodies and the broader community.

• Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships with all stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in a previous Service Manager, Centre Director, Centre Manager role or similar.

• Skills to address and resolve conflicts or challenges that may arise among staff or with families.

• Experience in budgeting, financial planning and resource management.

• Ability to utilize relevant software for management, communication, and reporting purposes.

• A commitment to ongoing training and development to stay updated with sector changes and best practices.

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Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.