Educational Leader

Guardian Childcare & Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer & Earn Incentive

Above-award pay

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education Aspendale is seeking an Educational Leader to drive learning quality and lead a high-performing team. You’ll shape the To BE Me program, empower staff, and elevate outcomes for children across the centre.

You’ll contribute to a culture of excellence, engage in continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan, and participate in leadership pathways within our network. This role offers above-award pay and supportive career development.

Qualifications

• Completion of the national mandatory Child Protection training via the GECCKO platform.
• Universities degree in Early Childhood Education approved by ACECQA.
• Current Teacher’s Accreditation/ Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the centre’s unique To BE Me program.
• Coach and mentor staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Regularly assess learning outcomes and support each child’s growth.
• Set goals for teaching excellence and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with educators to share ideas and innovative practices.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Team empowerment

Education

Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education

ACEQCA/Teacher accreditation

Tools

GECCKO platform

National Quality Framework

Job description

• Earn up to $2000 through Refer & Earn Incentive

Are you ready to have a huge impact across our centre? As an Educational Leader at Guardian Childcare & EducationAspendale, you’ll be part of a leadership team that makes a big difference, every day.

Here’s the opportunity you could be perfect for:

No two days will be the same as you:

• Shape the future by driving the creation and execution of our unique To BE Me
• Empower your team to deliver quality learning programs that inspire children of all ages
• Elevate learning outcomes with regular assessments that celebrate and support each child's growth and development.
• Inspire excellence across your centre by setting clear goals for teaching and leading best practices.
• Champion quality by contributing to your centre’s continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan.

As an Educational Leader with us, you’ll:

• Experience Thrive, our unique leadership framework designed to support each room to operate seamlessly.
• Elevate your career with heaps of opportunities, including coaching, mentoring, and pathways to leadership across our network.
• Drive programming and have a voice in shaping your centre’s resources.
• Be a changemaker by building and enhancing professional capacity across our network, influencing innovative teaching practices.
• Inspire and collaborate with educators – exchange ideas, embrace creativity, and make a true impact
• Feel valued with above-award pay, amazing perks, and a culture of rewards and recognition

Here’s what you’ll bring:

• Completion of the national mandatory Child Protection training via the GECCKO platform
• Tertiary Qualifications (University Degree or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Teacher’s Accreditation/ Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA)
• Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Previous experience working in the early years sector (desirable)
• Valid Working with Children’s Check or state-specific equivalent

Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards. *for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.