Early Childhood Consultant, casual or part time

Gowrie Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Gowrie Victoria is seeking an Early Childhood Consultant to support and mentor educators across Victoria. The role involves coaching, facilitating learning networks and developing educational resources in a flexible 3–4 day per week arrangement.

Applicants should have extensive experience in educational leadership within early childhood, strong communication skills, and the ability to guide practice using contemporary curricula and NQS standards. Some interstate travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership and coaching within early childhood settings.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and coach individuals using leadership frameworks.
• Knowledge of pedagogy, inclusion, wellbeing, child safety and reform implementation.

Responsibilities

• Coach across multiple programs such as School Readiness Funding.
• Facilitate Early Years Learning Networks in collaboration with the Department of Education.
• Create content and develop resources with the learning and development team.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Facilitation

Workshops

Communication

Curriculum knowledge

NQS knowledge

Inclusion

Wellbeing

Child safety

Job description

Early Childhood Consultant, casual or part time

Looking for a new challenge in a flexible rolein the early childhood sector? Were on the lookout for experienced coaches tojoin our team!

For over 85 years, Gowrie Victoria has been at theforefront of high-quality early learning. Were a not-for-profit organisationwith a reputation for inspiring others and shining a light on best practice.

Our strength is our culture. It is built on afoundation of genuine curiosity. We encourage our people to ask questions, bereflective and bring their authentic selves to work.

About the role

Gowrie Coaches bring valuable sectorknowledge and leadership skills to facilitate and deliver development programsfor the early childhood sector. This role will work across multiple programswhich may include:

• Coaching through SchoolReadiness Funding
  
• Facilitation of EarlyYears Learning Networks, delivered in collaboration with the Department ofEducation
  
• Content writing andresource development, working alongside our learning and development team
  

This role can be offered for 3 or 4 days per week, on either a part time or casual basis. As a statewide service, our programs aredelivered across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Some travel will form partof the role and may include overnight travel depending on program needs. We arecurrently looking to strengthen our coverage across Melbournes west and north,particularly Wyndham, Brimbank and Hume, as well as the Barwon region. However,we welcome applications from experienced candidates across Victoria.

We are also currently advertising for a full time, fixed term opportunity – visit our website to learn more.

About You

We are looking for early childhood teachersand leaders with significant experience ofeducational leadership, strong communication skills and the ability tofacilitate workshops and coach individuals. In this role, you will use a rangeof leadership and coaching frameworks to support others to reflect and improvetheir practice.You will draw on your knowledge and expertise in a widerange of early childhood settings and areas including pedagogy and practice,inclusion, wellbeing, child safety and reform implementation to support andinspire educators, teachers and teams. Contemporary knowledge of best practicesin early childhood education, a practical understanding of curriculums and theNQS and extensive teaching experience is essential.

Are you ready to nurture your career at GowrieVictoria?

Gowrie Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and a child safeorganisation and you can view our commitment to child safety here .

You must have a legal right to work in Australia, pass an employee Workingwith Children Check and be willing to undertake a national police check.