Deputy National Director Curriculum QIP and Educational Leadership

at; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An early childhood education provider in Australia seeks a Deputy National Director for Curriculum QIP and Educational Leadership. This senior role involves leading curriculum audits and supporting educators. Candidates should have educational leadership experience, a strong understanding of early childhood frameworks, and a vibrant Christian faith. The position is full-time with travel opportunities and a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration package

Supportive national team

Employee benefits including EAP and gym discounts

Qualifikationen

• Experience as an Educational Leader or senior educational administrator.
• Strong understanding of EYLF, MTOP, ACECQA, and A&R processes.
• Demonstrated experience improving documentation and curriculum planning.
• Strong organisation and auditing capabilities.
• A vibrant Christian faith and servant-hearted leadership approach.

Aufgaben

• Provide national leadership across curriculum development and audits.
• Support educators with managing challenging behaviours.
• Strengthening documentation, learning evidence & A&R readiness.

Kenntnisse

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Coaching

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Certificate IV TAE or postgraduate study in leadership, coaching or curriculum

Jobbeschreibung

Deputy National Director Curriculum QIP and Educational Leadership

SmartPlay Early Learners (SP) is a national brand operated by Christian Education Ministries (CEM) with a growing network of Early Learning Centres and OSHC around Australia. SP is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in early childhood education so that children are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated trained Educators. The SP vision is to nurture, love and introduce every child to God.

We are seeking a highly skilled and relational Christian leader to step into the role of Deputy National Director – Curriculum, QIP & Educational Leadership.

This senior position provides national leadership across:

• Curriculum development (ELC & OSHC) and audits
• National QIP and self‑assessment cycles
• Educational mentoring and professional learning
• Support educators with managing challenging behaviours
• Strengthening documentation, learning evidence & A&R readiness across all services

You will work closely with the National Director, alongside the Deputy Director Quality, Compliance & Operations, the National Operations & Compliance Coordinator, and centre‑based teams across ELC and OSHC.

This full‑time position will commence January 2026 and will be located at the Erina Head Office, Central Coast NSW. Enjoy regular travel to centres, building relationships and supporting teams onsite with some WFH.

Requirements

About you

You are a strong educational leader with a passion for building capability in others.

You will bring:

• Experience as an Educational Leader, teacher, or senior educational administrator
• Strong understanding of EYLF, MTOP, ACECQA, and A&R processes
• Demonstrated experience improving documentation and curriculum planning
• Highly developed communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills
• Strong organisation, auditing and attention‑to‑detail capabilities
• A vibrant Christian faith and a servant‑hearted leadership approach

Desirable:

• Multi‑site leadership experience
• Experience in Christian early learning or faith‑based school environments
• Certificate IV TAE or postgraduate study in leadership, coaching or curriculum

Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package with salary packaging options.
• Supportive, collaborative national team
• Be part of a rapidly growing Education group that is reimagining Christian Education in Australia.
• Be part of an authentic faith team that shares regular devotions and prayer.
• Employee benefits such as EAP program, discounted gym membership, and WHEREFIT discounts.