Educational Leader: Inspire Inquiry-Based Learning Teams

The Learning Space Early Education and Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award remuneration

Job summary

The Learning Space Coburg, Melbourne, is seeking an experienced Educational Leader to guide inquiry-based curriculum and lead pedagogical practice. You will work with the Centre Manager and leadership team to strengthen the service's educational direction and support staff development.

This part-time role focuses on mentoring, curriculum planning and embedding EYLF, VEYLDF and NQS into everyday practice, while maintaining the Exceeding rating. A Bachelor in ECE is required, ACECQA-approved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education, approved by ACECQA.
• Demonstrated experience in an Educational Leader or comparable pedagogical leadership role.
• Strong practical experience in inquiry-based learning, project work and curriculum development.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and develop educators.
• A sound understanding of the EYLF, VEYLDF and National Quality Standard.
• Confidence leading critical reflection, professional dialogue and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine commitment to children's agency, curiosity, collaboration and meaningful learning.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of a rich, inquiry-based curriculum that responds to children's interests, questions, ideas and working theories.
• Mentoring, coaching and inspiring educators to critically reflect on their practice and continually develop their professional capabilities.
• Supporting educators to design meaningful projects, investigations and learning experiences.
• Leading curriculum planning, pedagogical documentation and reflective practice across the service.
• Building a culture of professional dialogue, collaboration, research and continuous improvement.
• Supporting educators to embed the EYLF, VEYLDF and National Quality Standard into everyday practice.
• Working alongside our leadership team and pedagogical consultant to strengthen our approach to teaching and learning.
• Supporting the team to maintain and build upon the service's Exceeding NQS rating.

Skills

Educational leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Inquiry-based learning

Project work

Communication

Education

Bachelor in ECE

Job description

The Learning Space Coburg, Melbourne, is seeking an experienced Educational Leader to guide inquiry-based curriculum and lead pedagogical practice. You will work with the Centre Manager and leadership team to strengthen the service's educational direction and support staff development.

This part-time role focuses on mentoring, curriculum planning and embedding EYLF, VEYLDF and NQS into everyday practice, while maintaining the Exceeding rating. A Bachelor in ECE is required, ACECQA-approved.