Educational Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

OAC Rewards

Wellbeing Days

TELUS Health EAP

Job summary

Only About Children in Woori Yallock is seeking an Educational Leader to guide educational practice across the campus and coach educators in curriculum, reflection and quality learning.

You’ll lead professional learning, champion children's voices and partner with families to align observations with curriculum decisions, while supporting self-assessment, QIP and Assessment and Rating preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a room or team.
• Understanding of EYLF, NQF and inclusive practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum theory and educational leadership.
• Strong mentoring and reflective practice.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Help educators listen to children's voices, cultures and interests.
• Guide the assessment and planning cycle to track progress.
• Strengthen documentation, intentional teaching and reflection.
• Connect family input with observations and curriculum decisions.
• Champion children's participation to protect rights and agency.
• Contribute to QIP, self-assessment and Assessment and Rating prep.
• Build educators' confidence through coaching and inquiry.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring

Reflection facilitation

Communication

Documentation

Curriculum theory

Educational leadership

EYLF & NQF knowledge

Child Safe Standards

Working with Children Check

Education

Early Childhood Teaching qualification preferred, or Diploma or higher

Tools

Working with Children Check

Job description

When my educators keep wondering, I keep discovering.

They notice what I enjoy.

They follow my questions.

They make space for my culture, my ideas, my voice and my way of learning.

They see I am not just playing. I am thinking, testing, imagining, moving, feeling and growing.

At Only About Children Woori Yallock, you can help guide that kind of practice.

We're looking for a reflective, inspiring and practice-focused Educational Leader.

About our Woori Yallock campus

At Woori Yallock, my day feels calm, local and close to nature. I arrive in the Yarra Valley, near Woori Yallock Primary School, parks, buses and parking. The renovated campus feels warm and connected to the natural world around me.

I learn in four indoor spaces and play outside with a sandpit and outdoor dining space. I can visit local parks, walk to school for transitions and join Bush Kinder with a nature and culture focus. This is where I feel happy, safe and ready to grow, surrounded by community, open space and outdoor discovery.

You're The Difference

At OAC, they say You're The Difference.

I think that means you help my educators see me clearly. You help them ask better questions, listen to my ideas and keep learning, so I can keep growing.

About the role

I need educators who keep learning with me.

As Educational Leader, you will guide educational practice across the campus and coach educators, Room Leaders and teachers in curriculum, reflection and quality learning.

What you'll do

• My learning feels deeper when you help educators listen to children's voices, cultures and interests.
• My progress becomes clearer when you guide the assessment and planning cycle.
• My ideas are noticed when you strengthen documentation, intentional teaching and reflection.
• My family feels included when you connect family input, observations and curriculum decisions.
• My rights and agency are protected when you champion children's participation.
• My campus grows when you contribute to QIP, self-assessment and Assessment and Rating preparation.
• My educators grow when you build their confidence through coaching and inquiry.

What you'll bring

• Early Childhood Teaching qualification preferred, or Diploma or higher.
• Experience leading a room or team.
• Understanding of the EYLF, NQF, Child Safe Standards and inclusive practice.
• Understanding of curriculum theory and educational leadership.
• Confidence mentoring educators and leading reflection.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

What we offer

• OAC recognises the difference your educational leadership makes through above award pay, worker retention payment and recognition programs.
• Education support, OAC learning networks and access to Education Specialists help you guide deeper practice.
• Coaching, professional development and expert-led learning help you support educators as they notice, reflect and grow.
• Your pathway can continue into broader leadership roles across campuses or support functions.
• Education assistance, qualification support and paid study leave where eligible help your own learning continue.
• Eligible team members can access childcare discounts, OAC Rewards, Wellbeing Days, TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing resources.

Child safety and inclusion

I need to feel safe before I can learn, play and grow.

At OAC, child safety comes first. There is zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. Everyone who joins the team must help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive place where children have a voice, feel safe, and are valued and respected.

You will need to complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks. OAC welcomes people from all backgrounds who share this commitment.