Curriculum Partner

Nido Early School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee support programs

Childcare discounts

Flare HR benefits

Job summary

Nido Early School is seeking a Curriculum Partner to lead and coach across multiple services in South Australia. You will strengthen teaching practice, curriculum delivery, and educator confidence, while driving consistent implementation of the Nido Curriculum, EYLF, and Reggio Emilia philosophy.

You will mentor Lead Educators and emerging leaders, analyse learning outcomes, and support leaders to sustain high-quality outcomes. Travel between services is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
• Demonstrated experience leading curriculum and educational practice.
• Experience coaching, mentoring educators.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQF and NQS.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership and coaching across services.
• Strengthen curriculum planning and pedagogical practice.
• Support Assistant Service Managers as Educational Leader.
• Drive consistent implementation of the Nido Curriculum, EYLF and Reggio Emilia philosophy.
• Analyze educational practice and children's learning outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with service leaders to achieve high-quality Assessment and Rating outcomes.
• Facilitate professional learning communities and collaborative practice.
• Support Quality Improvement Planning and ongoing service improvement initiatives.
• Travel between allocated services to provide onsite coaching and support.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Coaching & mentoring

EYLF knowledge

NQF/NQS knowledge

Strong communication

Team influence

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education & Care (ACECQA approved)

Job description

Education & Childcare Services Adelaide - CBD and Inner City Suburbs Permanent / Full Time

Inspire Educators. Elevate Practice. Shape Futures.

We're seeking an experienced and passionate Curriculum Partner to join our Education & Quality team and play a key role in building educator capability, strengthening educational quality, and supporting continuous improvement across a portfolio of services in South Australia.

Why Join Nido?

• A rewarding opportunity to influence educational quality across multiple services.
• Ongoing professional learning, development, and leadership growth.
• The opportunity to mentor and develop future educational leaders.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee support programs.
• Childcare discounts for eligible employees.
• Flare HR benefits, providing discounts on groceries, travel, entertainment, retail, health insurance and more.

About the Role

As a Curriculum Partner, you'll provide educational leadership and coaching to strengthen teaching practice, curriculum delivery, and educator confidence across your portfolio.

• Coach, mentor and develop educators, Lead Educators, and emerging educational leaders.
• Strengthen curriculum planning, critical reflection, and pedagogical practice.
• Support Assistant Service Managers in their role as Educational Leader.
• Drive consistent implementation of the Nido Curriculum, EYLF, and Reggio Emilia philosophy.
• Analyse educational practice and children's learning outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with service leaders to achieve and sustain high-quality Assessment and Rating outcomes.
• Facilitate professional learning communities and collaborative practice.
• Support Quality Improvement Planning and ongoing service improvement initiatives.
• Travel between allocated services to provide onsite coaching, mentoring and support.

About You

You're an experienced early childhood professional who is passionate about developing others and improving educational outcomes for children.

• A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle - travel is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading curriculum and educational practice.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing educators.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQF, NQS and contemporary early childhood practice.
• A collaborative leadership style with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to influence, inspire and support teams across multiple services.
• Please note: Any candidate employed from 1 October must provide evidence of completion of the mandatory National Child Safety Training via Geccko, including Foundation Training (courses 1&2) and Advanced Training (courses 3,4 & 5), or be willing to obtain these certifications prior to employment.

Every day matters. You matter.

For more information on Nido Early Schools, please visit our website (www.nido.edu.au)

Nido Early School is a Child Safe Organisation. We have a zero tolerance to child abuse, and are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants.