Educational Leader: Drive Pedagogy & Mentor Educators

Earlyhood Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career growth

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Earlyhood Recruitment is seeking an experienced Educational Leader to join a professional early learning service in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. This hands-on leadership role focuses on pedagogy, educator development and creating meaningful learning outcomes for children.

You’ll work with the Centre Director and educator team to strengthen practice, mentor staff in planning and reflective practice, and lead the service toward ongoing quality improvement and EYLF fidelity.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Experience as Educational Leader, Curriculum Leader, Lead Educator or similar senior role.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and supporting educators.
• Strong understanding of programming, documentation and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen curriculum and pedagogical practice across the service.
• Mentor and support educators with planning, programming and reflective practice.
• Guide educators in developing meaningful learning experiences.
• Support consistent implementation of the EYLF.
• Review and strengthen observations, documentation and learning programs.
• Encourage intentional teaching and critical reflection.
• Work alongside room leaders and educators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a strong culture of professional learning.
• Collaborate with the Centre Director and leadership team.
• Help ensure the educational program reflects the individual needs, interests and strengths of each child.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Education

Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Earlyhood Recruitment is seeking an experienced Educational Leader to join a professional early learning service in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. This hands-on leadership role focuses on pedagogy, educator development and creating meaningful learning outcomes for children.

You’ll work with the Centre Director and educator team to strengthen practice, mentor staff in planning and reflective practice, and lead the service toward ongoing quality improvement and EYLF fidelity.