Educational Leader

Grow Early Education; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Retention payment

Leader allowance

Free flu shot & certs

Free annual training

Long-term Educators

Growth opportunities

Paid professional development

Progression opportunities

Friendly management

Job summary

Grow Early Education Bundaberg North is seeking a passionate Educational Leader to guide and mentor our team of Educators and support the Centre Director with day-to-day operations.

You will lead high-quality educational programs, support EYLF implementation, and foster reflective practice, teamwork, and strong family partnerships.

Join a supportive centre and explore growth opportunities within our expanding company.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring and supporting a team as an Educational Leader.
• Strong understanding and application of the EYLF.
• Experience overseeing and implementing an educational program based on children's needs.
• Good knowledge of NQF and NQS and compliance requirements.
• Experience staff management within a medium to large childcare service.
• Ability to support Centre Director with day-to-day running.
• Ability to lead community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Educators to deliver engaging, high-quality educational programs.
• Support the implementation of the EYLF and best-practice early childhood education.
• Guide Educators through planning, implementation and evaluation of learning programs.
• Lead reflective practice and promote continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor Lead Educators, Educators, students and volunteers.
• Encourage teamwork and collaboration to ensure consistent learning outcomes for children.
• Build strong partnerships with families and involve them in curriculum planning.
• Prioritise concepts: Language Priority, Enriched Caregiving, Conversational Reading and Learning Games.

Skills

Mentoring Educators

Educational Leadership

Team collaboration

EYLF knowledge

NQF/NQS understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Equivalent

Job description

Grow Early Education – Bundaberg North QLD

We are seeking a passionate, driven and knowledgeable Educational Leader who has the experience and expertise needed to lead, support and mentor our team of Educators at our amazing childcare centre, Grow Early Education Bundaberg North!

The successful applicant will have the ability to support and work collaboratively with the team, while assisting and supporting the Centre Director and Assistant Director with the general day-to-day running of the service.

About the Role

Working closely with the Centre Director, you will play a key role in leading and supporting the delivery of high-quality educational programs at Grow Early Education Bundaberg North.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and mentoring Educators to deliver engaging, high-quality educational programs.
• Supporting the implementation of the EYLF and best-practice early childhood education.
• Guiding Educators through planning, implementation and evaluation of learning programs.
• Leading reflective practice and promoting continuous improvement.
• Supporting and mentoring Lead Educators, Educators, students and volunteers.
• Encouraging teamwork and collaboration to ensure consistent learning outcomes for children.
• Building strong partnerships with families and encouraging their involvement in curriculum planning.
• Prioritising the 3a concepts: Language Priority, Enriched Caregiving, Conversational Reading and Learning Games.

What we can offer you

• Above award wages for the right applicant!
• Workers retention payment, on top of your base rate!
• Educational Leader allowance, boosting your wages.
• Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis certification.
• Free annual child protection training.
• An established centre with long‑term Educators and a supportive Centre Director.
• Explore growth opportunities within our expanding company.
• Paid professional development, upskilling and training programs.
• Progression opportunities with a fast‑growing company.
• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.

A little about you

• Experience in mentoring and supporting a team as an Educational Leader.
• A sound understanding and application of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Experience in overseeing and implementing an educational program based on children's individual needs, interests and development.
• A sound understanding of compliance requirements and the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Experience in supporting staff management within a medium to large childcare service.
• The ability to support and work collaboratively with your team, while assisting the Centre Director with the general day-to-day running of the service.
• The ability to lead and manage meaningful community engagement.