Curriculum Mentor and Educational Leaders Coach

Guardian Childcare & Education; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Employee incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking a Curriculum Mentor to elevate pedagogy across our Brisbane network. You’ll lead and mentor centre teams, partnering with network leaders to translate priorities into practical actions aligned with Thrive and To BE Me.

You’ll bring a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and 5+ years’ sector experience, with a passion for evidence-informed practice and building capability across diverse stakeholders to lift outcomes for children and educators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education preferred.
• 5+ years’ sector experience, ideally in leadership or mentoring.
• Knowledge of National Quality Framework and evidence-informed pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and uplift practice across centre teams with regular in-centre visits.
• Embed Thrive and To BE Me into practical teaching approaches.
• Deliver professional learning, tools and resources to improve pedagogy.
• Build trusted relationships and support sustainable change across stakeholders.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• Mentor Educational Leaders and Centre Leaders to elevate teaching practice
• Competitive salary + super
• Hybrid work arrangements & employee incentives

Care more. Help educators thrive. Create meaningful outcomes for children.

At Guardian, everything begins with care - for children, families, educators and one another. We’re known for unwavering quality, innovation and industry-leading practice, and we’re looking for a Curriculum Mentor to elevate pedagogy across our Brisbane network.

The opportunity

You’ll join our Quality & Curriculum team to inspire, mentor and grow the capability of centre teams. Partnering closely with our Queensland network leaders, you’ll turn centre priorities into purposeful action and champion Guardian’s sector-leading programs.
What you’ll do

• Mentor and uplift practice: Coach Educational Leaders and Centre Leadership Teams through regular in-centre visits, role-modelling and practical strategies that build capability, confidence and connection.
• Bring Thrive and To BE Me to life: Help teams embed Guardian’s exclusive programs in meaningful, practical ways that support children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Drive quality improvement: Deliver professional learning, tools and resources that strengthen pedagogy and empower centres to own their improvement journey.
• Lead with care and influence: Build trusted relationships, advocate for Guardian initiatives and support sustainable change across diverse stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (preferred) and 5+ years’ sector experience, ideally in leadership or mentoring.
• Deep knowledge of the National Quality Framework and a passion for evidence‑informed pedagogy.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, inspire and build strong relationships - engaging, influencing and partnering across diverse stakeholders.
• Strength in prioritising, organising and problem‑solving to design practical strategies that lift outcomes for children and teams.
• Confident written and verbal communication, with a knack for developing content, support tools and resources.

Why join Guardian

At Guardian, you’ll be part of something bigger - a national community that cares deeply, invests in quality and supports educators and leaders to keep growing. Backed by our dedicated Quality & Curriculum team, you’ll help bring our best-in-industry practices, including Thrive and To BE Me, to life across our centres. We value diversity and are committed to a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. Guardian has zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm and sets the highest standards in recruitment, screening and practice to protect every child in our care.


Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.
*for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.