Educational Leader - Florence Collins

Warrnambool City Council; Warrnambool; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Ongoing training and development

Discount to Council owned facilities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 

Descrizione del lavoro

Warrnambool City Council is seeking a passionate Educational Leader to oversee childcare services and inspire staff to deliver high-quality educational programs. The role focuses on mentoring educators, collaborating across the Early Years Learning & Development team, and driving excellence and professional practice.

The successful applicant will work closely with Lead Educators to promote continuous improvement, guide curriculum planning, and contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan, ensuring

Competenze

• Proven experience as Early Childhood Educator or Teacher.
• Experience in educational leadership and mentoring.
• Ability to review and provide feedback on curriculum plans.

Mansioni

• Liaise with Lead Educators to provide guidance, support and collaboration.
• Review Lead Educators’ curriculum plans and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support educators in planning cycles.
• Identify professional development opportunities and growth areas.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Ensure educational experiences and environments support learning and development.
• Provide resources and strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
• Model positive and inclusive behaviours and foster a collaborative culture.
• Encourage reflective practice and professional conversations for ongoing improvement across the service.

Conoscenze

Educational leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum review

Professional collaboration

Team leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educator or Teacher to take on the dedicated role of Educational Leader across our Childcare services.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to inspire, mentor and support educators in delivering high quality educational programs and experiences for children. The Educational Leader will work closely with Lead Educators and the wider Early Years Learning & Development team to promote excellence, continuous improvement and professional practice.

The role is well supported across the Early Years Learning & Development team and the broader Council, with access to ongoing professional development and opportunities to strengthen leadership capability.

The position aligns with National Quality Standard 7.2, which recognises that effective leadership builds and promotes a positive organisational culture and professional learning community.

The successful applicant will:

• Liaise regularly with Lead Educators across each room to provide guidance, support and professional collaboration.
• Review Lead Educators’ curriculum plans and provide feedback to support continuous improvement and the achievement of high-quality outcomes.
• Support and encourage educators to confidently engage in the planning cycle.
• Identify professional development opportunities and areas for growth within the team.
• Provide input and guidance to Team Leaders in the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Ensure educational experiences, environments and provocations are purposeful and effectively support children’s learning and development.
• Guide and support educators by providing relevant information, resources and strategies to enhance children’s learning outcomes.
• Model positive, respectful and pro-social behaviours and promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Encourage reflective practice and professional conversations that contribute to ongoing improvement across the service.

The Benefits

This is a temporary full time position until 13 November 2027, with a salary in accordance with the Early Education Employees Agreement + superannuation.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

• Ongoing training and development
• Discount to Council owned facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

Questions

If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Sarah Ots, Early Learning Coordinator, on 03 5559 4464or [e-mail]

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 11 October 2026.

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer