Educational Leader

Eden-Academy; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award hourly rate

Educational Leader allowance

15 hours off the floor weekly

Discounted childcare fees

First Aid & CPR training funded

Job summary

Eden Academy Salisbury Heights is seeking an Educational Leader to mentor educators, guide curriculum development, and champion high-quality, inclusive learning. You will lead a growing team, influence programming, and collaborate with leadership to drive ongoing improvement.

You’ll join a welcoming service designed for children to explore, thrive, and grow, with opportunities to shape learning journeys from the start and contribute to a vibrant Eden family.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Experience leading, mentoring or guiding educators.
• Passionate about play-based learning and child-led discovery.
• Warmth, curiosity and collaborative spirit.
• Working with Children Check and full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Mentor educators to grow in confidence and practice.
• Guide meaningful programming and curriculum development.
• Champion inclusive learning experiences.
• Help build a positive team culture.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive quality and improvement.

Skills

Educational leadership

Mentoring educators

Curriculum development

Play-based learning

Team culture

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

ACECQA-approved equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Generous Above Award Hourly Rate + Educational leader allowance
• 15 hours off the floor weekly!
• Discounted Childcare Fees!

Be the First to Lead, Inspire & Grow at Eden Academy Salisbury Heights! Our doors are open, and we’re ready to welcome our very first Educational Leader to the Eden family! This is your opportunity to make your mark from the beginning, nurture a wonderful team, and help shape the learning journey of our little learners. Step into a stunning, architecturally designed service with natural light, beautiful open-plan rooms, natural play spaces and premium resources, thoughtfully created for children to explore, discover and thrive.

About the Role

• Mentor and inspire educators to grow in confidence and practice.
• Guide meaningful programming and curriculum development.
• Champion high-quality, inclusive learning experiences.
• Build a positive team culture where educators and children feel they belong.
• Work alongside the leadership team to drive quality and continuous improvement.

About You

• You hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or an ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• You have experience leading, mentoring or guiding educators.
• You’re passionate about play-based learning, intentional teaching and child-led discovery.
• You bring warmth, curiosity and a collaborative, can-do spirit.
• You hold a current Working with Children Check and full Australian working rights.

Why You'll Love Eden

• Generous above-award rates and an Educational Leader allowance.
• 15 hours off the floor each week to focus on your leadership.
• Quarterly Educational Leader meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Beautiful learning environments with frequently refreshed resources.
• Up to 50% off childcare fees.*
• Funded First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training.
• Team bonding, referral rewards and opportunities to grow across our services.

A Little About Eden

A Little About Eden At Eden Academy, we believe when our educators feel at home, our children do too. We’re a family that values connection, celebrates growth and creates environments where everyone can flourish.

If you believe You Are Worth More and want to help shape the future of a growing service, we’d love to meet you.

*Terms and conditions apply.