Educational Leader

Kool Beanz Academy; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Professional development

Family-owned employer

Wellbeing programs

Impact on families

Job summary

Kool Beanz SUNS in Carrara is seeking an Educational Leader to partner with the Centre Director and drive educational excellence across the service.

You will mentor educators, embed EYLF and NQS principles, and lead planning cycles to ensure high-quality programming and reflective practice, balancing educational leadership with operational responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Minimum 2–3 years as Educational Leader.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and Assessment & Rating.
• Ability to mentor and develop educators.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.
• Working with Children Check/Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Geccko Mandatory Child Safe Training - Foundation Level (or willing to obtain prior to employment)

Responsibilities

• Lead educational programming and leadership within the service.
• Mentor educators to deliver high-quality educational programs.
• Embed EYLF, NQS and Kool Beanz pedagogy across the centre.
• Coach planning cycles, documentation and intentional teaching.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the QIP.
• Monitor programming and support reflective practice across rooms.
• Build educator capability through mentoring and development.
• Conduct regular room walkthroughs to ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Mentoring Educators

Communication

Organisational Skills

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

About the centre - Kool Beanz SUNS - Carrara

We are a proudly family-owned and operated organisation, deeply committed to nurturing a lifelong love of learning in every child. With extensive experience as leaders in the childcare sector, we take great pride in delivering high-quality early education and care that supports both children and families within our local community.

At Kool Beanz, due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a passionate, dedicated Educational Leader who is ready to make a meaningful impact. We are currently inviting exceptional individuals to join the Kool Beanz family at our Suns Carrara centre. A purpose-built facility catering for up to 189 enrolments. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing organisation that is committed to excellence in childcare and early learning. This position offers the chance to contribute to a supportive, collaborative environment where your skills, creativity, and passion for early childhood education will be highly valued and nurtured.

About the Role

Working closely with the Centre Director, you' will play a pivotal role in both the educational and operational success of the service. You will be responsible for:

• Educational Leadership
• Leading and mentoring educators to deliver exceptional educational programs.
• Embedding the EYLF, NQS and Kool Beanz pedagogy throughout the centre.
• Coaching educators through planning cycles, documentation and intentional teaching.
• Driving continuous improvement and contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Monitoring programming and supporting reflective practice across all rooms.
• Building educator capability through mentoring, professional development and coaching.
• Conducting regular room walkthroughs to ensure quality, supervision and safety.

About You

You will be someone who enjoys leading by example and inspiring others to be their best.

You will bring:

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Previous experience in an Educational Leader. Minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and Assessment & Rating.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop educators.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Confidence balancing educational leadership with operational responsibilities.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.
• Current Working with Children Check/Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Current Geccko Mandatory Child Safe Training - Foundation Level (or willing to obtain prior to employment)

Why Join Kool Beanz?

• Leadership role with genuine career progression opportunities.
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership coaching.
• Family-owned organisation that genuinely values its people.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and recognition programs.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families and educators.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

At Kool Beanz, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to providing child-safe environments and expect every team member to actively uphold our child safety policies, procedures and values. Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant child safety screening and compliance checks prior to commencement.

What Happens Next?

Following the submission of your application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a brief 10-minute phone interview as part of our recruitment process. This provides an opportunity for you to showcase your personality, strengths, and suitability for the role beyond what can be captured in a resume.

Ready to Lead?

If you are passionate about educational excellence, enjoy mentoring educators, and are ready to take on a rewarding leadership role in beautiful Byron Bay, we'd love to hear from you.