Educational Leader: Early Childhood (Diploma)

Koorana Child & Family Services Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Koorana Croydon Street Preschool in Lakemba, NSW is hiring an Educational Leader to guide pedagogy and support educators across the service. This permanent full-time role operates during NSW school terms with non-contact time during school holidays for planning and professional development.

The position requires Diploma-qualified candidates with experience implementing the National Quality Framework, child safety knowledge and strong collaboration with families and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience applying the National Quality Framework in practice.
• Strong understanding of Child Safe Organisation and Child Protection Legislation.
• Ability to guide educators in high-quality, inclusive programs.
• Competence in compliance, documentation and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as Educational Leader and Responsible Person as required.
• Lead and influence pedagogical practice across the service, supporting educators to develop and implement a high-quality, play-based curriculum.
• Mentor and guide educators through reflective practice, professional dialogue and ongoing capability building.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of programs in alignment with the National Quality Framework and service values.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and professionalism in responding to the needs of children, families and the team.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Apply strong communication skills to support collaboration, documentation and engagement with families.
• Bring experience supporting children with high support learning needs within an inclusive early childhood setting.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of inclusive practice and culturally responsive approaches.
• Work collaboratively with allied health professionals and external stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, communication and professional practice.
• Apply a sound understanding of early childhood development and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Educational leadership

Mentoring educators

Reflective practice

Communication

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Working with Children Check

Police Check

NDIS Worker Check

Job description

Koorana Croydon Street Preschool in Lakemba, NSW is hiring an Educational Leader to guide pedagogy and support educators across the service. This permanent full-time role operates during NSW school terms with non-contact time during school holidays for planning and professional development.

The position requires Diploma-qualified candidates with experience implementing the National Quality Framework, child safety knowledge and strong collaboration with families and external professionals.