Educational Leader

Only About Children; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay and recognition

Specialist education support

Professional development from day one

Career pathways into leadership

Education assistance and qualification

Up to 50% childcare discount

Job summary

Only About Children Glebe in Sydney is seeking an Educational Leader to guide curriculum, support educators and shape rich learning environments where children's curiosity and confidence grow.

As part of the Campus Leadership Team, you will coach Room Leaders, drive reflection, ensure high-quality practice, and lead planning cycles across rooms while advocating for children's rights and participation.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Early Childhood Education with EYLF familiarity.
• Experience leading a room or team in an ECEC setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQF, and Child Safe Standards.
• Excellent communication, documentation and relationship-building skills.
• Current Working with Children Check and state child protection clearance.

Responsibilities

• Guide curriculum development across the campus to create meaningful programs.
• Lead the assessment and planning cycle consistently across rooms.
• Support educators with planning, documentation, and reflective practice.
• Coach teams to connect children's interests with curriculum decisions.
• Champion children’s voice, rights, and participation in learning.
• Contribute to QIP, self-assessment and educational practice goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Reflection

Relationship-building

Education

EC Teaching Qualification / Diploma of Children's Services or higher

Job description

We're looking for a reflective, inspiring and practice-focused Educational Leader to join our team at Only About Children Glebe.

This is a chance to guide curriculum, support educators and help create rich learning environments where children's curiosity, confidence and individuality can flourish.

About our Glebe campus

There's a special kind of warmth to working at Glebe. Set inside a beautifully renovated former nunnery on Bridge Road, the campus has character, original details and a homely feel that makes it more than a typical centre. With Glebe Point Road, parks, cafés and transport nearby, it has that creative Inner West energy.

Inside, Glebe feels nurturing, thoughtful and full of possibility. Children learn across six age-based indoor spaces and two outdoor areas with sandpits, gardens, a bike track and vegetable patch. Families often describe educators as caring, patient and emotionally available, with children feeling safe and excited to attend. It's a campus where your work can help children feel known, capable and ready for their next step.

You're The Difference at OAC

At Only About Children, everything starts with one simple truth: You're The Difference.

As an Educational Leader, your impact reaches across rooms, routines and educators. The way you coach, challenge, guide and inspire practice helps children experience richer learning and helps educators feel more confident in their craft.

With us, you'll see your difference in stronger programs, deeper reflection and a campus culture that keeps growing.

About the role

As Educational Leader, you'll be part of the Campus Leadership Team and hold stewardship of the campus educational philosophy, aligned with the OAC Grow Curriculum and HEART Principles.

You’ll inspire, support and coach educators, Room Leaders and teachers in curriculum decision-making, critical reflection and quality educational practice, while advocating for children's rights, voice and participation.

What you'll do

• Guide curriculum development across the campus, helping teams create meaningful and responsive learning programs.
• Lead consistent implementation of the assessment and planning cycle across rooms.
• Support educators with planning, documentation, intentional teaching and reflective practice.
• Coach teams to connect children's interests, family input, observations and curriculum decision-making.
• Champion children's voice, rights, agency and meaningful participation in learning.
• Contribute to QIP, self-assessment, Assessment and Rating preparation and educational practice goals.
• Build educator confidence through mentoring, professional inquiry, collaboration and role modelling.

What you'll bring

• Approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification preferred, or Diploma of Children's Services or higher.
• Demonstrated experience leading a room or team in an ECEC setting.
• Strong working knowledge of EYLF, NQF, Child Safe Standards, child safety and inclusive practice.
• Strong understanding of curriculum theory, childhood education and care, and educational leadership.
• Confidence mentoring educators and leading reflective conversations.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, documentation and relationship-building skills.
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant state-based child protection clearance.

What we offer

• Above award pay and recognition, including worker retention payment, Thank You and Excellence Awards, loyalty milestones and our Refer a Friend Program.
• Specialist education support, including access to Education Specialists, professional learning pathways and OAC educational networks.
• Professional development from day one, including Grow Curriculum training, Nurture Inspire Program and expert-led Soundbite sessions.
• Career pathways into broader leadership, including Assistant Director, Campus Director and Support Office opportunities.
• Education assistance and qualification support, including financial contributions and paid study leave where eligible.
• Up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, plus paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
• Wellbeing support, including two Wellbeing Days, additional leave purchase options and 24/7 TELUS Health EAP access.
• A role where your leadership lifts educator confidence and children's learning outcomes.

Child safety and inclusion

At Only About Children, child safety is at the centre of everything we do. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm, and we are committed to creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where every child has a voice, feels safe, and is valued and respected.

Everyone who joins our team shares responsibility for upholding child safe practices, meeting regulatory requirements and supporting children's wellbeing. Successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant working with children, background and compliance checks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality early learning.