Educational Leader/2IC

PCM; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Above award wages + bonuses

Leadership and development opportunity

Paid professional development training

Job summary

Guppy’s Early Learning Centre Kingston is seeking an enthusiastic Educational Leader/2IC for a permanent part-time role. You will work with qualified early learning professionals to provide high-quality care and promote children’s learning, with opportunities for professional growth, paid programming, and development.

You will guide educators in applying the Early Years Learning Framework and Framework for School Age Care, ensuring developmentally appropriate programs and reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Hold or be studying a Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent.
• Current Blue Card.
• Current First Aid, CPR & Asthma qualifications.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Quality Framework.
• Good knowledge of the QLD Kindergarten curriculum and the current Regulation and Accreditation guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• A passion for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and educational guidance as Educational Leader/2IC to our Kingston centre team.
• Guide educators in developing, implementing, and reflecting on developmentally appropriate educational programs.
• Oversee management and administration in the absence of the Nominated Supervisor.
• Coordinate planning and evaluation of learning experiences in line with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Support professional growth through paid programming, training, and development.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Autonomous & team work

Passion for children

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent

Blue Card

First Aid, CPR & Asthma qualifications

Job description

At Guppy’s Early Learning Centre, we believe in providing personalised service that suits the unique needs of the children and families we care for. Our programs strongly emphasise play-based learning while recognising the importance of developing emotional, social, and communicative skills early in life. We recognise that responsive, meaningful, and respectful interactions are the foundation of quality education. We believe our role as an early childhood provider is to nurture children’s passion for learning and give them the opportunity to explore the world around them.

Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable Educational Leader/2IC who wants to join our supportive team at our Kingston centre. In this role, you will work with our team of qualified early learning professionals to provide high-quality care for children, promote their learning and help them to develop key skills for the future. We are looking for a dedicated, driven individual to fill this permanent part-time position involving training and educational leadership opportunities.

In the Educational Leader position, you will show a thorough understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the Framework for School Age Care. You will guide educators in the development, implementation, and reflection of their educational programs and practices.

This is a great position for someone who has a passion for programme and practice as it will have lots of opportunities for professional growth including paid programming, study, training, and development. This position is ideal for a diploma-qualified educator that wants the training and support to progress in their career.

In the 2IC position, you will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the service in the absence of the Nominated Supervisor including maintaining day-to-day accounts and administrative matters. In consultation with your Centre Director, you will also be responsible for preparing, implementing, and evaluating a developmentally appropriate program for individual children or groups.

Key Features

• Friendly, family atmosphere
• Onsite parking
• Excellent above award wages plus bonuses for the suitable candidate
• Leadership and development opportunities
• Excellent opportunity for professional growth and paid programming, study, training & development
• Paid professional development training in business and staff management
• Full-time permanent position with a set shift
• Part of a new government-funded initiative
• Exceptional team of professionals who are welcoming, caring, and passionate about children
• The hands-on and supportive leadership team

Skills and Experience

• Hold or be studying a Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent
• Current Blue Card
• Current (or ability to obtain) First Aid, CPR & Asthma qualifications
• Good understanding of the Early Years Quality Framework
• Good knowledge of the QLD Kindergarten curriculum and the current Regulation and Accreditation guidelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• A passion for children