Curriculum Partner

Nido Early School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Childcare discounts

Flare HR benefits

Job summary

Nido Early School is seeking an experienced Curriculum Partner to lead educator coaching and curriculum delivery across Victoria. You will drive continuous improvement by partnering with Centre Directors and Educational Leaders to ensure high-quality practice and learning outcomes.

You will travel between services, mentor future leaders, and promote reflective practice in line with EYLF, NQF and NQS requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel required).
• Experience leading curriculum and educational practice; coaching and developing educators.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor and develop educators, Lead Educators and emerging educational leaders.
• Strengthen curriculum planning, reflective practice and pedagogical impact.
• Support service leaders and ensure consistent implementation of the Nido Curriculum, EYLF, and Reggio Emilia philosophy.
• Travel between allocated services to provide onsite coaching and support.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Educator coaching

Educational quality

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

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

Job description

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 across Victoria.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about coaching others, driving high-quality practice, and influencing the creation of meaningful learning experiences that help every child thrive. You'll work in partnership with Centre Directors and Educational Leaders to ensure consistent curriculum implementation, reflective practice, and quality outcomes across your allocated services.

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.

You'll bring:

• 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.