Educational Leader

Green Leaves Early Learning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EL Allowance

Weekly Pays

Retention Grant

Childcare Discount 75% off gap fee

Flexible full/part-time arrangements

Coffee on site

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning – Montrose VIC is seeking an Educational Leader to guide a team of educators to create thoughtful and provoking experiences for every child.

You will lead imaginative curriculum development, transforming learning into an exciting journey filled with discovery and wonder, and ignite creativity and curiosity in your team through ongoing professional development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• AnACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or above
• Current VIC Working with Children’s Check
• Current VIC Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
• Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
• National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months
• Must be available to work rotating shifts that may start as early as 6:30 am and finish as late as 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of educators to create thoughtful and provoking experiences for every child
• Lead imaginative curriculum development to transform learning into an exciting journey filled with discovery and wonder
• Ignite sparks of creativity and curiosity in educators, turning them into classroom superheroes

Education

AnACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or above

Job description

Green Leaves Early Learning – Montrose VIC

4d ago , from Green Leaves Early Learning

Are you the next superhero who will guide a team of educators to create thoughtful and provoking experiences for every child?

Dive into the world of imaginative curriculum development, where you transform learning into an exciting journey filled with discovery and wonder. This role isn’t just about training; it’s about igniting sparks of creativity and curiosity in our Educators, turning them into classroom superheroes! With an eye for quality, our Educational Leaders ensure that every day is a thrilling exploration for every child.

At Green Leaves Early Learning, our unique National Learning, Research, and Development Program (NLRDP) is central to our commitment to supporting our teams' professional development. When you join the Green Leaves team, you have access to an extensive list of support services and opportunities created and designed in collaboration with our Educators from across the group.

Each day, you will be provided with learning and development opportunities, including:

• Face-to-face and online mentoring with our NLRDP Research Partner (Dr Karen Grubb)
• Monthly Educational Leader ‘Think Tank’ meetings with your colleagues across Australia
• Access to the NLRDP Perspective Partners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, Cultural Pedagogy, Nutrition, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Sustainability, The Arts, and Documentation
• Access to unlimited information and resources via our new NLRDP Communication and Resource platform on ‘PADLET’
• Access to the Creative Collection Arts and Materials with Children training program (delivered by Kelly Goodsir and Kirsty Liljegren)
• Access to the ‘Learning Leaves’ Documentation training delivered by our Pedagogy Partner
• On-call and online access to our Inclusion Mentoring Team, led by Robyn Papworth
• The opportunity to apply for and participate in our exclusive Annual New Zealand Study Tour
• Access to our Green Leaves Learning Tree Scholarship fund, which allows you to attend professional learning and networking across Australia.

In addition, at Green Leaves, we believe in recognising and rewarding your contribution to the group through our Green Leaves Work Perks:

• A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
• EL Allowance + Weekly Pays + The Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost
• The opportunity to work with flexibility on full-time or part-time arrangements
• Childcare Discount- 75% off the gap fee
• The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of internal programs
• Exclusive access to our supplier discount program
• From our Annual Wellness Week to complimentary flu shots, we support your wellbeing year-round
• Start your day right with Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee on us!
• Access to our online Green Leaves library
• Our Acknowledge platform, celebrating team achievements through shared eCards of support

About You:

• AnACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or above
• Current VIC Working with Children's Check
• Current VIC Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
• Current First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)
• National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months
• Must be available to work rotating shifts that may start as early as 6:30 am and finish as late as 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.

Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety; including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the Victorian Principles for Child Safe Organisations.