Educational Leader

Green Leaves Early Learning; City of Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EL Allowance + Weekly Pays

Flexible full-time or part-time

Breakfast and Barista-made Coffee

Green Leaves Learning Tree Scholarship

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Green Leaves Early Learning offers an Educational Leader role in Albany Creek, QLD. You will guide a team of educators to create thoughtful, provocative experiences for every child and drive imaginative curriculum development.

The role emphasises mentoring, professional development through our NLRDP, and collaboration with colleagues Australia-wide, with flexible full-time or part-time arrangements and a focus on wellbeing and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.
• Current Working with Children Check and police clearance.
• First Aid/CPR certification and child protection training.
• Commitment to rotating shifts from early morning to evening.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor educators to deliver imaginative curriculum and experiences.
• Coordinate professional development through the NLRDP program.
• Support inclusion, wellbeing and cultural responsiveness across teams.
• Collaborate with educators across the Green Leaves group for curriculum quality.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Team coordination

Inclusive practices

Education

AnACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Working with Children Check

First Aid and CPR (HLTAID012)

National Police Clearance

Child Protection Training Certificates

Job description

Green Leaves Early Learning - Albany Creek QLD

17h 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 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 and State-relevant Working with Children's Check
• Current Child Protection and National Child Safety Training Certificates
  • Additional Child Protection Training, in line with section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Queensland Government. Completion of 1 of the following courses will ensure compliance; CHCPRT025, CHCPRT001, CHCPRT026, CHCECE057 (or willingness to obtain before commencement)
• 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 6:30am and finish as late as 6:30pm, 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 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.