Educational Leader ( Part Time / 20 hours per week )

REE Early Learning; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

REE Early Learning – Eight Mile Plains QLD is seeking an Educational Leader to work part time (20 hours per week) alongside the Centre Director and Educators to nurture high-quality educational practices and a collaborative culture. You will lead EYLF-aligned programs, mentor staff, and support child-led learning in a warm, inclusive Centre.

The role offers professional development and a supportive leadership team at a family‑owned centre located in Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or approved higher qualification.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework.
• Experience in programming, curriculum development and reflective practice.
• Experience mentoring and supporting Educators.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for play-based, child-led learning.
• Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Current Child Protection training.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Centre Director and leadership team.
• Lead and support high-quality educational programs aligned with the EYLF.
• Mentor Educators in programming, documentation and reflective practice.
• Support engaging, child-led learning environments, and help establish a positive and consistent educational culture across the centre.
• Understand and respect the different family cultures, and build strong relationships with children, families and educators.
• Help and support the director in social media, marketing, and brand promotion for this centre.

Skills

Mentoring Educators

Curriculum planning

Play-based learning

Communication

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Educational Leader ( Part Time / 20 hours per week )

REE Early Learning – Eight Mile Plains QLD

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Centre Director and Educators to establish high-quality educational practices, learning environments and a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Centre Director and leadership team

Lead and support high-quality educational programs aligned with the EYLF

Mentor Educators in programming, documentation and reflective practice

Support engaging, child-led learning environments, and help establish a positive and consistent educational culture across the centre

Understand and respect the different family cultures, and build strong relationships with children, families and educators

Help and support director in social media, marketing, and brand promotion for this centre

About you

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or an approved higher qualification

Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework

Experience in programming, curriculum development and reflective practice

Experience mentoring and supporting Educators

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A genuine passion for play-based, child-led learning

Current Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

Current Child Protection training

Flexible working time each week

Paid Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive and approachable leadership

Genuine opportunities for professional growth

About us

Located in Brisbane Technology Park, BTP Early Learning Centre is a family‑owned, community‑focused centre in Eight Mile Plains providing nurturing care and early education from birth to 6years. Our service is licensed for 108 places and offers beautiful learning environments, large natural outdoor spaces, Bush Kindy experiences, a dedicated children’s library, and a strong focus on meaningful learning through “The BTP Way” — Build, Teach, Play.