Educational Leader: Coach & Elevate Early Learning

Aspire Early Education; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEA Worker Retention Payment

Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Lucas in Ballarat is seeking an Educational Leader to elevate educational practice across the service. You will work with the Centre Leadership Team to ensure consistency, quality, and continuous improvement in learning environments.

You will lead the educational program, coach educators, strengthen curriculum planning, and embed the Grow, Learn & Connect philosophy while maintaining NQF compliance and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in early childhood settings.
• Strong understanding of EYLF and NQF.
• Coaching and mentoring approach to leadership.
• Ability to drive consistency and quality across multiple rooms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the educational program across all rooms.
• Coach, mentor and support educators to build capability and confidence.
• Strengthen curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice.
• Embed Grow, Learn & Connect philosophy consistently across the service.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Drive continuous improvement aligned to quality standards and service goals; build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and educators.
• Partner closely with the Centre Manager to support daily operations and practice improvement.
• Support a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma or higher

Bachelor / ECT highly regarded

Job description

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Lucas in Ballarat is seeking an Educational Leader to elevate educational practice across the service. You will work with the Centre Leadership Team to ensure consistency, quality, and continuous improvement in learning environments.

You will lead the educational program, coach educators, strengthen curriculum planning, and embed the Grow, Learn & Connect philosophy while maintaining NQF compliance and fostering a collaborative team culture.