Educational Leader - 2027 start

ANZUK Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Supportive leadership team

Modern facilities & resources

Career growth

Professional development & mentoring

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

ANZUK Education is partnering with a brand‑new early childhood service in the Southern Highlands to recruit an Educational Leader who can make a positive child-centered impact from the start. You will help establish culture, influence educational practices, and support a team as they build something exceptional.

Working with the Centre Director and leadership team, you will drive high-quality pedagogy, mentor educators, and keep children’s learning and wellbeing at the centre of everything the

Qualifications

• Has at least 2+ years experience as an Educational Leader.
• Holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (preferred) or ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Has a strong understanding of the EYLF, NQF, and regulatory requirements.
• Is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing educator capability.
• Has a current NSW Working with Children Check and relevant First Aid qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality pedagogy and learning outcomes for children.
• Mentor and develop educators to strengthen practice.
• Lead and influence educational direction with the leadership team.
• Support the Centre Director to establish a positive culture from day one.

Skills

Educational leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

ACECQA approved equivalent

Job description

ANZUK Education is proud to be partnering with a brand-new early childhood service in the Southern Highlands to find their next Educational Leader. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Educational Leader to step into a role where you can make a positive child focused impact from the very beginning.

You’ll have the chance to help establish the culture, influence educational practices, and support a team as they build something exceptional!

Working closely with the Centre Director and leadership team, you will play a pivotal in driving high-quality pedagogy, mentoring educators, and ensuring children’s learning and wellbeing remain at the centre of everything the service does.

This newly opened centreoffers a modern, beautifully resourced environment and is seeking someone who is passionate about inspiring others, strengthening practice, and creating meaningful learning experiences for children.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being both a leader and a mentor: combining time supporting educators, developing curriculum, and being actively involved within the service.

About You

You will be someone who:

• Has at least 2 + experience as an Educational Leader
• Holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (preferred) or ACECQA approved equivalent
• Has a strong understanding of the EYLF, NQF, and regulatory requirements
• Is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing educator capability
• Brings a positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach
• Builds strong relationships with children, families, and teams
• Has a current NSW Working with Children Check and relevant First Aid qualifications

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape a brand-new service from the ground up
• Competitive remuneration package
• Supportive and engaged leadership team
• Modern facilities with excellent resources
• A role with genuine influence over educational direction and practice
• Professional development, mentoring, and career growth opportunities
• A workplace that values your ideas, experience, and leadership style

ANZUK Education is a child-safe organisationcommitted to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services.

We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings - within government, faith-based, and independent schools - both in Australia and overseas.

As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.