Educational Leader: Elevate Early Learning Practice

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEA worker retention payment

Paid Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Huntly Viewpoint is seeking an experienced Educational Leader to elevate educational practice across the service. You will work with the Centre Leadership Team to ensure consistent quality and continuous improvement in learning environments for children aged 0–6 years.

You’ll lead curriculum planning, coach educators, and embed Aspire’s Grow, Learn & Connect philosophy while meeting NQF requirements and maintaining strong relationships with families and

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Diploma or higher (Bachelor / ECT highly regarded).
• Proven leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of EYLF, NQF and best practice in early childhood education.
• A coaching and mentoring approach to leadership.
• Ability to drive consistency and quality across multiple rooms.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Valid Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates.

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 Aspire’s 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

EYLF & NQF knowledge

Coaching & mentoring

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma or higher

Bachelor / ECT highly regarded

Job description

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Huntly Viewpoint is seeking an experienced Educational Leader to elevate educational practice across the service. You will work with the Centre Leadership Team to ensure consistent quality and continuous improvement in learning environments for children aged 0–6 years.

You’ll lead curriculum planning, coach educators, and embed Aspire’s Grow, Learn & Connect philosophy while meeting NQF requirements and maintaining strong relationships with families and