Educational Leader

Guardian Childcare & Education; Mount Barker; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Career pathways

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Mount Barker is seeking an Educational Leader. You will inspire and lead a team to enhance educational practices and implement high-quality learning programs. The ideal candidate holds relevant tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education and has a passion for mentoring others. This role provides opportunities for professional growth and a rewarding workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the educational practices within the child care centre.
• Create and implement high-quality learning programs.
• Drive excellence through coaching and mentoring team members.
• Contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Take on a leadership role where your passion meets purpose!

As an Educational Leader at Guardian Childcare & Education Mt Barker Bollen Road, you'll be an innovator, a champion of professional growth, and a leader of best practice. Shape the future, inspire excellence, and make a meaningful impact every day

Here’s What We’ve Got On Offer

• Watch children and your team shine through our personalised To BE Me curriculum
• Inspire your team to create and deliver high-quality learning programs
• Enhance learning journeys through assessments that recognise each child’s unique growth and development.
• Drive excellence by establishing goals for teaching and leading the way with best early education practices.
• Lead the charge in quality improvement by actively contributing to your centre’s development through the Quality Improvement Plan.
  
  

As an Educational Leader with us, you’ll:

• Experience Thrive, our unique leadership framework designed to empower every team member in the centre.
• Drive your growth with coaching, mentoring, and clear career pathways.
• Lead programming in a world-class centre and influence resource decisions.
• Shape and strengthen teaching quality across the Guardian network through program development and leadership.
• You’ll feel valued with above-award pay, amazing perks, and a culture of rewards and recognition
  
  

The Centre:

Lead learning at Guardian Mt Barker Bollen Road, where natural surroundings and thoughtfully designed spaces inspire every child’s journey. Empower a passionate team and shape meaningful outcomes in a centre that truly values educational leadership.

Here’s What You’ll Bring

• 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
  
  

Sounds good? Don’t let this opportunity pass you by - apply now!

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.

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