Education & Practice Leader

Niño Early Learning Adventures; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Discounts at 100+ retailers

50% childcare fees

Professional development

Wellbeing support

On-site parking

Job summary

Niño Early Learning Adventures Montmorency is seeking an Education & Practice Leader to drive high-quality pedagogy and curriculum across the centre. You will mentor educators, lead the Positive Education program, and ensure alignment with the EYLF and National Quality Framework.

The role focuses on coaching, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for documented learning experiences and strong family partnerships.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in Early Childhood Education settings.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and National Quality Framework.
• Experience developing and overseeing educational programs and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and coach educators to strengthen curriculum planning and inclusive practice.
• Champion the Positive Education curriculum and wellbeing initiatives.
• Guide planning cycles to document meaningful learning experiences.
• Foster a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Promote safe, engaging indoor and outdoor environments responsive to children's needs.
• Ensure compliance with Education and Care Services National Regulations and NQS.
• Deliver orientation, training and ongoing professional development.
• Complete curriculum audits, monthly reporting and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Mentoring

EYLF knowledge

NQF knowledge

Xplor experience

Wellbeing programs

Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

Xplor

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Great work-life balance with a leading provider
• Above award rates of pay
• Thrive in a job you love with a supportive team

Welcome to Niño Early Learning Adventures Montmorency, where imagination, discovery and adventure are part of every day.

Located in the leafy community of Montmorency, our centre offers bright spaces, expansive outdoor environments, custom-built cubby houses, forts and sandpits that inspire children to explore, create and learn.

Our dedicated educators are at the heart of every adventure, delivering engaging learning experiences that nurture brave, creative, resilient and kind young minds.

About the Role

As the Education and Practice Leader, you will play a key role in leading high-quality pedagogy, curriculum implementation and reflective practice across the centre. This position supports, mentors and guides educators to deliver inclusive, engaging and child-centred learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and Niño Early Learning Adventures' Positive Education curriculum.

• Lead, mentor and coach educators to strengthen curriculum planning, inclusive practice and high-quality teaching across all classrooms.
• Champion the Positive Education curriculum, including character strengths, wellbeing initiatives and centre-wide programs.
• Guide educators through the Early Years Learning Framework planning and assessment cycle to document meaningful learning experiences.
• Foster a culture of critical reflection, collaboration and continuous improvement through coaching, observations and reflective conversations.
• Promote safe, engaging and inclusive indoor and outdoor environments that respond to children’s strengths, interests and individual needs.
• Support compliance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations, National Quality Standard and the centre’s Quality Improvement Plan.
• Deliver orientation, training and ongoing professional support to new and existing educators.
• Complete curriculum audits, monthly reporting and documentation to demonstrate progress, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Centre Manager, leadership team, Education and Practice Leader network and local education services to strengthen educational outcomes.
• Partner with families through newsletters and centre displays that celebrate learning and bring Positive Education initiatives to life.

This is a permanent part-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a rotating roster between 6:30am and 6:30pm.

About You

As a compassionate and inspiring Education & Practice Leader at Niño ELA, you will have:

• Previous experience in Early Childhood Education and Care, with leadership responsibilities such as Room Leader, Educational Leader, 3IC or 2IC.
• Experience working closely with a Centre Management team and mentoring educators.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of the EYLF and National Quality Framework.
• Experience developing and overseeing educational programs and resources.
• Previous experience as an Education & Practice Leader (1–2 years preferred).
• Proven leadership experience and the ability to inspire and support a team.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with Xplor or similar systems.
• Above Award rates of pay
• Reward & Recognition program with discounts at 100+ retailers including supermarkets, restaurants, gyms, cinemas and more.
• 50% off childcare fees
• Professional development & career growth opportunities
• Supportive team and great work-life balance
• Wellbeing support & Employee Assistance Program
• On-site car parking

Niño Early Learning Adventures is committed to being a child safe environment and has a zero tolerance to child abuse. We have a duty of care to prevent child abuse and identify risks early, including reducing and removing these risks.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Education & Training Early Years Care & Education