Educational Leader & Mentor — EYLF Excellence

Grow Early Education; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Retention payment

Leader allowance

Free flu shot & certs

Free annual training

Long-term Educators

Growth opportunities

Paid professional development

Progression opportunities

Friendly management

Job summary

Grow Early Education Bundaberg North is seeking a passionate Educational Leader to guide and mentor our team of Educators and support the Centre Director with day-to-day operations.

You will lead high-quality educational programs, support EYLF implementation, and foster reflective practice, teamwork, and strong family partnerships.

Join a supportive centre and explore growth opportunities within our expanding company.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring and supporting a team as an Educational Leader.
• Strong understanding and application of the EYLF.
• Experience overseeing and implementing an educational program based on children's needs.
• Good knowledge of NQF and NQS and compliance requirements.
• Experience staff management within a medium to large childcare service.
• Ability to support Centre Director with day-to-day running.
• Ability to lead community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Educators to deliver engaging, high-quality educational programs.
• Support the implementation of the EYLF and best-practice early childhood education.
• Guide Educators through planning, implementation and evaluation of learning programs.
• Lead reflective practice and promote continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor Lead Educators, Educators, students and volunteers.
• Encourage teamwork and collaboration to ensure consistent learning outcomes for children.
• Build strong partnerships with families and involve them in curriculum planning.
• Prioritise concepts: Language Priority, Enriched Caregiving, Conversational Reading and Learning Games.

Skills

Mentoring Educators

Educational Leadership

Team collaboration

EYLF knowledge

NQF/NQS understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Equivalent

Job description

Grow Early Education Bundaberg North is seeking a passionate Educational Leader to guide and mentor our team of Educators and support the Centre Director with day-to-day operations.

You will lead high-quality educational programs, support EYLF implementation, and foster reflective practice, teamwork, and strong family partnerships.

Join a supportive centre and explore growth opportunities within our expanding company.