2IC and Educational Leader

BPA Early Learning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award pay

Mentoring opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

BPA Early Learning is seeking an experienced Assistant Coordinator (2IC) and Educational Leader for the Alexandra Avenue Children’s Centre at Sunshine. The role focuses on leading curriculum development, guiding educators and strengthening teaching practices within a supportive team.

You will collaborate with the Service Manager, champion continuous improvement and ensure alignment with VEYLDF, NQF and safety standards. Full-time ongoing leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within early childhood settings
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills for educators
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Responsibilities

• Support Centre Coordinator with day-to-day leadership and operation
• Step into additional leadership responsibilities when Nominated Supervisor is absent
• Develop, implement, document and evaluate children's educational programs
• Promote children's agency, interests, cultures 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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team Management

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

Microsoft Teams

MS Office

Job description

A leadership opportunity where you can make a real difference

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 year's 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 andKindergarten is awelcoming 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.