2IC and Educational Leader

BPA Early Learning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award pay

Leadership mentoring opportunities

Dedicated Operations Manager support

Shared administrative support

Professional networking opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

BPA Early Learning is seeking a passionate and motivated Assistant Coordinator (2IC) and Educational Leader to join the Sunshine-based Alexandra Avenue Children's Centre and Kindergarten on a full-time ongoing basis.

The Educational Leader will guide curriculum design, mentor educators, support the leadership team, and ensure VEYLDF and NQF alignment while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality learning for children.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in early childhood education credentials.
• High level understanding of VEYLDF, NQF and related regulations.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• Right to work in Australia and valid First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, document and evaluate children's educational programs.
• Promote children's agency, interests, strengths, culture and individual needs.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to educators.
• Build a positive, respectful and collaborative team culture.
• Assist with staffing and rostering to support continuity of care.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Support risk management, incident response and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

2IC

Educational Leader

Communication

Team Guidance

Curriculum Knowledge

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Care

Job description

BPA Early Learning is committed to providing safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where the safety, wellbeing and rights of every child are our highest priority. BPA Early Learning is a not-for-profit early years organization that has supported children, families and communities across Melbourne's west since 1998. Guided by the belief that every child deserves a strong start, we provide safe, inclusive and high-quality early learning environments where children can thrive.

BPA Early Learning is seeking a passionate and motivated Assistant Coordinator (2IC) and Educational Leader to join our Long Day Care and Kindergarten team at Alexandra Avenue Children's Centre at Sunshine.

The Alexandra Avenue Children's Centre and Kindergarten is a welcoming and inclusive place where every child and family is respected, valued and supported. Alexandra Avenue provides 129 place services in a sessional kindergarten and long day Care.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced, Early Childhood Teacher and Diploma qualified 2IC to join our teams on Full time basis ongoing role off the floor. The Educational Leader plays a key role in guiding and designing curriculum development, supporting reflective practice, and mentoring educators to strengthen teaching and learning across the service. Working closely with the leadership team, you will champion a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Working collaboratively with the Service Manager and teaching team, the Educational Leader will drive continuous improvement, foster reflective practice, and ensure curriculum excellence aligned with the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework (VEYLDF) and National Quality Framework (NQF).

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Centre Coordinator with the day-to-day leadership and operation of the service.
• Step into additional leadership responsibilities when Nominated Supervisor is absent.
• Develop, implement, document and evaluate children's educational programs.
• Promote children's agency, interests, strengths, culture and individual needs.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to educators.
• Build a positive, respectful and collaborative team culture.
• Assist with staffing and rostering to support continuity of care.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Support child safety, wellbeing, inclusion and compliance.
• Contribute to the service's NQS self-assessment and QIP.
• Support risk management, incident response and continuous improvement.
• Maintain effective communication with families, educators and management.

What we’re looking for

You will be someone who is:

• Passionate about providing quality outcomes for children.
• An experienced 2IC or Educational leader.
• Confident supporting and guiding a team.
• A positive role model who leads with respect, patience and integrity.
• Strong in communication and relationship building.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Have a great computer skills to use multiple platform to communicate
• Confident making decisions and responding to challenges.
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Knowledgeable about the National Quality Framework, NQS and Victorian Early Years Learning Development Frameworks.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with families, educators and external professionals.

Previous Assistant Coordinator experience is desirable, but we also welcome experienced Room Leaders who are ready to take the next step into leadership.

Why BPA Early Learning?

As a member of the BPA team, you contribute to creating welcoming, culturally responsive environments where children feel safe, valued and supported. Together, we are committed to child safety, inclusion, continuous improvement and helping every child reach their full potential.

You will be supported through:

• Above Award and/or Agreement pay and conditions
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Dedicated Early Learning Operations Manager support
• Shared administrative support
• Professional networking opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Care. (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA).
• High Level understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework, Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, The National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• A valid working rights to work in Australia.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate
• Experience working with children with a wide range of diverse additional needs.

CHILD SAFETY

BPA Early Learning is committed to providing safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where the safety, wellbeing and rights of every child are our highest priority. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disability and children who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Every BPA employee shares responsibility for protecting children by acting in their best interests, maintaining professional boundaries and reporting concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a child safe culture where every child feels safe, respected, included and empowered.