Director of Early Learning

Encounter Lutheran College; Victor Harbor; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Job summary

Encounter Lutheran College in Victor Harbor invites applications for a Director of Early Learning. Lead the Early Learning Centre with a focus on innovation, collaboration and educational excellence. The role provides strategic and operational leadership, mentoring staff and delivering outstanding learning experiences.

The environment is guided by EYLF and IB PYP, centering children and fostering a love of learning. The position is full-time commencing 2027, with six weeks annual leave.

Qualifications

• Right to work in Australia
• Experience working with children
• Experience as a Co Educator
• Current WWC Check (Working With Children) would be advantageous
• Current Police Check (National Police Certificate) would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Early Learning Centre
• Champion best-practice pedagogy and mentor staff
• Foster strong relationships with children, families and educators
• Ensure delivery of outstanding learning experiences aligned with College values and educational vision

Job description

Encounter Lutheran College is a vibrant Early Learning to Year 12 community located in the heart of Victor Harbor on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.

Welcoming and inclusive Christian community

Forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning

Stunning coastal location that supports wellbeing and lifestyle

Culture of professional growth and shared purpose

If you’re ready to inspire, connect, and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Current Opportunity Available

Director of Early Leaning

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Director of Early Leaning to lead our Early Learning Centre and continue building a culture of innovation, collaboration, and educational excellence.

The Director of Early Learning will provide strategic and operational leadership across the service, fostering strong relationships with children, families and educators. You will champion best-practice pedagogy, mentor and develop staff, and ensure the delivery of outstanding learning experiences aligned with our values and educational vision.

Our purpose-built, 'Reggio Emilia' inspired Early Learning Centre provides a rich environment where children are empowered to explore, inquire, create, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and informed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), our approach places children at the centre of learning and supports them to become confident, capable, and curious learners.

This is an ongoing full-time (1.0FTE) position commencing at the beginning of the 2027 school year and includes six weeks of annual leave.

Applications close: 9:00am Wednesday 28 October 2026

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have experience working with children?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Co Educator?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?