Educational Leader Role

Little Peoples Early Learning Centre; Horsley; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare fees 50%

Uniform provided

Paid team bonding events

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Little Peoples Early Learning Centre in Horsley, NSW is seeking an Educational Leader to drive curriculum and pedagogy at our Brooks Reach Service.

You will mentor educators, collaborate with families and the Nominated Supervisor to ensure learning programs reflect EYLF and NQS, while maintaining health and safety standards.

This role offers local opportunities, family-friendly benefits and ongoing professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• ACECQA recognised ECT degree (or working towards)
• NESA Teacher Accreditation (or applying/working towards)
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Completed Child Protection Training and current child-safe practices

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide educators to ensure reflective, intentional learning programs
• Collaborate with Nominated Supervisor to drive continuous improvement
• Observe, assess and adapt curriculum to meet children's needs
• Collaborate with families and community to embed inclusive practices
• Monitor curriculum outcomes and ensure regulatory and quality standards
• Lead reflective practice and professional discussions within the team
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and hygiene standards

Skills

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Observation & assessment

Health & safety

Education

ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree

NESA Teacher Accreditation

Tools

First Aid & CPR certifications

Job description

Little Peoples Early Learning Centre – Horsley NSW

Little Peoples Early Learning are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Educational Leader to join our Brooks Reach Service

Who are we?

Little Peoples are a family owned and operated business founded in 2002. We pride ourselves on our excellent standards of care with our centres providing a warm, nurturing, and safe environment for children to thrive while creating enriching learning programs that nurture a lifelong love of learning for children aged 6 weeks to 6. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that educators from varied cultures, backgrounds, and experiences are vital to strengthening our teams and driving our growth.

As an Educational Leader, you will play a vital role in driving the curriculum and pedagogy of our service, you will be responsible for;

• Mentoring and guiding educators to ensure learning programs are reflective, intentional and responsive to the needs of the children and in alignment to the Early Years Framework EYLF and the National Quality Standards (NQF)
• Work closely with the Nominated Supervisor to drive continuous Improvement.
• Observing and evaluating each child's development and adjusting educational programs to meet their needs.
• Collaborate with families, children and the community to embed inclusive and culturally responsive practices.
• Monitor and document curriculum outcomes and ensure programs meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Facilitating reflective practice, professional discussions and ongoing critical thinking with the team.
• Promoting an inclusive environment that supports children with diverse needs.
• Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Why Join Little Peoples?

We are a well-established and reputable company with services in the Illawarra, Campbeltown and Wagga Wagga area. We are looking for a local professional ECT to take on this very important role at our Tamworth South Service. We are a growing company and offer future career growth and opportunities.

Little Peoples Early Learning Centres offer:

• Flexible employment options with Part Time and Full Time Positions available
• Dedicated non-contact time for curriculum planning and documentation and Educational Leader Duties.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development internal career advancement.
• Support from our Head Office and Teaching and Learning Development Team with dedicated Area Managers.
• Access to the latest technology and teaching methods.
• Family-friendly benefits, including 50% discounted childcare fees for employees.
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces with the latest modern purpose built fit out.
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.
• Uniform provided
• Paid team bonding events

You will need:

• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• A completed ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree (working towards will be considered)
• Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices(or willing to obtain)
• Completed Geccko National Child Safety Reform Training (or willing to complete before commencement)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma andAnaphylaxis Management certificates (or willing to obtain)
• NESA Teacher Accreditation(or applied/working towards) or Experienced Diploma Trained Educator
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator looking for a rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you!