Educational Leader

Only About Children; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Above-award benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Only About Children is seeking an Educational Leader for Coogee Beach to drive high-quality learning and mentor educators during a fixed-term maternity leave cover.

You will collaborate with the leadership team to enhance curriculum and pedagogy, build strong relationships with families, and model reflective practice that supports growth across the team. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity within a leading Australian childcare provider.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ECT qualification required.
• 1–2 years of leadership experience in an Educational Leader role or similar.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor educators to deliver high-quality programs.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance curriculum and pedagogy.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with families.
• Encourage curiosity, reflection and growth across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or ECT qualification

Job description

About This Role

Educational Leader – Only About Children Coogee Beach (Mat Leave position)

Ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? Discover how an Educational Leader role at Coogee Beach can empower you to grow, inspire others, and make a lasting impact.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary + above-award benefits package
• Be part of one of Australia's leading childcare providers
• Ongoing networking & professional development opportunities with Ed Leaders across OAC

About Only About Children Coogee Beach

Only About Children Coogee Beach is a beautiful campus looking for an Educational Leader for a Fixed-term, Maternity Leave cover. For suitable candidates, ongoing employment would be highly considered.

Campus Highlights

• Spacious outdoor play areas that encourage curiosity and discovery
• Purposeful, age-based indoor learning environments
• A warm, passionate team culture built on respect, support, and care

About The Role

As an Educational Leader, you'll be at the heart of inspiring learning outcomes by:

• Guiding and mentoring educators to deliver high-quality programs
• Collaborating with the leadership team to enhance curriculum and pedagogy
• Building strong, supportive relationships with families
• Encouraging curiosity, reflection, and growth across the team

About You

We're looking for a motivated leader with:

• A Diploma or Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification
• 1–2 years of leadership experience (as an Educational Leader or similar)
• A collaborative, team-focused approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

More Than a Job. A Rewarding Career.

At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care – we call this The OAC Way.

With 80+ campuses across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, there are endless opportunities for growth and career progression within OAC.

WRP

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.

This payment is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported—because You Are Worth More.

Safeguarding/Child Safety

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.