Director of Early Learning — Inspire, Lead & Innovate (Full-Time)

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Victor Harbor; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Encounter Lutheran College in Victor Harbor, SA, invites applications for a Director of Early Learning to provide strategic and operational leadership of the Early Learning Centre. The role focuses on inspiring exceptional outcomes for children, families and educators within a welcoming Christian community.

The position is a full-time ongoing role commencing from the 2027 school year, with a strong emphasis on professional growth, collaboration, and innovative pedagogy aligned with EYLF and IB

Qualifications

• Leadership and team mentoring skills.
• Strategic and operational leadership in early education.
• Familiarity with EYLF and IB PYP frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Early Learning Centre, fostering high-quality learning and wellbeing for children, families and educators.
• Mentor staff, build capability, and support professional growth across the service.
• Ensure program delivery aligns with Lutheran values and educational vision, with emphasis on best-practice pedagogy.

Job description

Encounter Lutheran College in Victor Harbor, SA, invites applications for a Director of Early Learning to provide strategic and operational leadership of the Early Learning Centre. The role focuses on inspiring exceptional outcomes for children, families and educators within a welcoming Christian community.

The position is a full-time ongoing role commencing from the 2027 school year, with a strong emphasis on professional growth, collaboration, and innovative pedagogy aligned with EYLF and IB