Educational Leader

Kurrajong Kids Early Learning Centre; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Professional growth

Job summary

Kurrajong Kids Early Learning Centre is opening a new service in Leneva in early 2027 and seeks an Educational Leader to join the foundation team. The role focuses on mentoring educators, shaping educational practices, and embedding the National Quality Framework in daily practice.

You will work closely with the Centre Manager and educators, modelling best practice, supporting operations, and building strong relationships with children, families, and the local community.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Diploma or degree in ECE or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role, or 5 years in ECE.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF V2.0, VEYLDF and NQS.
• Passion for mentoring and inspiring high-quality practice.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and mentor educators to deliver high-quality programs.
• Lead curriculum planning and critical reflection to strengthen practice.
• Champion play-based and inquiry-based learning.
• Partner with leadership to drive continuous improvement and embed NQS.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Relationship building

Education

ECE qualification diploma or degree

Job description

Dedicated Educational Leader Brand - new early learning service Opening early 2027

A new beginning - A shared vision - An opportunity to make a difference.

Are you an Educational Leader who believes great early childhood education begins with meaningful relationships, inspired educators and a genuine passion for children's learning?

At Kurrajong Kids Early Learning, we're creating something special, and we'd love you to be part of it!

We're a proudly locally owned and operated early learning service, preparing to open our doors in Leneva in early 2027.

We're not part of a large corporate childcare chain. We're building something of our own, right here in our community, where children thrive, families belong and educators feel valued, supported and inspired.

We're now looking for a passionate Educational Leader to join our foundation team and help bring our vision to life.

The Kurrajong Promise

Every child is known, every family is valued, every day matters.

Our Promise is at the heart of everything we do. It reflects our commitment to creating a place where children feel safe and connected, families feel welcomed and educators are supported to grow and thrive.

It's more than words on a page. It's something we bring to life through our relationships, everyday interactions and the way we support one another.

As part of our team, you'll play an important role in bringing the Kurrajong Promise to life.

Your opportunity to make a difference

This isn't simply another Educational Leader position. It's an opportunity to join us from the beginning, share your knowledge and help shape the educational practices and culture of our new service.

As our dedicated Educational Leader, you'll focus on mentoring educators, strengthening educational practice and supporting continuous improvement across Kurrajong Kids.

Working closely with our Centre Manager and educators, you'll help bring our philosophy and pedagogical approach to life.

We believe great leadership is both inspiring and hands-on. You'll be present in our learning environments, modelling best practice, supporting educators and lending a hand with daily operations, ratios and breaks when needed.

Because at Kurrajong Kids, leadership isn't about sitting behind a desk. It's about being part of the team.

What you'll bring to the role

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Inspire, mentor and guide educators to deliver meaningful, high-quality educational programs.
• Lead curriculum development, planning and critical reflection to strengthen educational practice.
• Champion play-based, child-led and inquiry-based learning that encourages curiosity, creativity and discovery.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture where educators feel confident sharing ideas and growing together.
• Promote inclusive practices that celebrate every child's strength, abilities, culture and individuality.
• Work alongside our leadership team to drive continuous improvement and embed the National Quality Framework into everyday practice.
• Build genuine relationships with children, families and our local community.
• Champion children's rights, safety and wellbeing in all aspects of educational practice.

Why choose Kurrajong Kids?

Because where you work, and who you work with, matters.

We're building a team and culture from the ground up, and we want our educators to feel proud of the service they're helping to create.

Here's what makes us different:

Locally owned, with a personal approach.

We're an independent early learning service, built with our local community in mind.

Your voice matters.

We value your knowledge, experience and ideas, and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute.

Leadership that works alongside you.

We believe in approachable, collaborative leadership built on trust, respect and open communication.

A genuine focus on professional growth.

We value reflection, mentoring and continuous learning to support educators in strengthening their practice.

An opportunity to make your mark.

As part of our foundation team, you'll help shape our educational direction, practices and culture.

A shared commitment to quality.

We're passionate about creating safe, inclusive and engaging environments where children can explore, discover and thrive.

A little about you

We're looking for someone who leads with warmth, confidence, professionalism and a genuine passion for early childhood education.

You’ll bring:

• An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent recognised qualification.
• A minimum of three years' experience in an early childhood leadership role, or five years' experience working in an early childhood education and care service.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF V2.0, VEYLDF, National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard.
• A passion for mentoring educators and inspiring high-quality educational practice.
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• A reflective mindset, positive attitude and willingness to embrace new ideas.
• A valid Working with Children Check and required First Aid, CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis and child safety training.
• The ability and willingness to undertake Responsible Person duties when required.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who genuinely cares about people, believes in the importance of the early years and wants to be part of building something meaningful.

Ready to grow with us?

Every great early learning service begins with great people.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your experience is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your leadership can help shape something special, we'd love to hear from you!

Remuneration

This position will be remunerated in accordance with Award Rate + Level 7 + the Educational Leaders Allowance.

Enjoy a generous discount on childcare fees for team members.

Locally owned. Community focused. Growing together.

Come grow with us at Kurrajong Kids Early Learning.

Our commitment to child safety

Kurrajong Kids Early Learning is committed to providing a child-safe, inclusive and culturally respectful environment where the rights, safety and wellbeing of all children are paramount. All appointments are subject to relevant screening, suitability and child safety requirements.