Educational Leader - Teacher

Only About Children; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra holidays

Wellbeing days

50% childcare discount

OAC Academy learning adventures

Professional development days

Celebrations for achievements

Job summary

Only About Children Coogee Beach is seeking an Educational Leader to guide curriculum development across our 55-place campus. You will lead the planning cycle, support educators with planning and reflection, and mentor teams to align with children's interests and family input.

We value warmth, clear communication, and a commitment to safety. Prior leadership experience and a valid WWCC/Police Check are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience in Educational Leader or senior leadership roles.
• NESA accreditation and valid WWCC and Police Check required.
• Strong warmth, clarity, and caring in communication.
• Belief that small moments create big memories.
• Prioritise safety and security in childcare.

Responsibilities

• Guide curriculum development across the campus, helping teams create meaningful and responsive learning programs.
• Lead consistent implementation of the assessment and planning cycle across rooms.
• Support educators with planning, documentation, intentional teaching and reflective practice.
• Coach teams to connect children's interests, family input, observations and curriculum decision-making.
• Champion children's voice, rights, agency and meaningful participation in learning.
• Contribute to QIP, self-assessment, Assessment and Rating preparation and educational practice goals.
• Build educator confidence through mentoring, professional inquiry, collaboration and role modelling.

Skills

Educational leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)

NESA accredited

WWCC (Working with Children Check)

Police Check

Job description

A Little Letter from the Children at Only About Children Coogee Beach

Hello there, new grown-up friend! We're the children at Only About Children Coogee Beach, and we've been making big wishes for someone very special to help lead our warm, happy community. Our campus is full of laughter, tiny footsteps, and the smell of crayons and sunshine. We're a cosy 55-place service with bright learning spaces and outdoor areas where we chase bubbles, spot butterflies, and make friends with the trees. Every day, we build towers to the sky, paint masterpieces, and discover new wonders about our world. But we need a grown-up leader who believes that every day is a chance to grow, explore, and smile. We need a super smart person to help guide us and our educators on a journey or exploration, collaboration, and exciting new experiences to develop our learning and development. We love learning and can't wait to see how you will imprint your own experience and knowldge into our classrooms to help us learn more every day.

We Think Our New Educational Leader Will Have

• A big heart
• A curious mind
• Kind eyes that see magic in the little things
• Help us grow and learn every day
• Keep us safe

What You'll Do

• Guide curriculum development across the campus, helping teams create meaningful and responsive learning programs.
• Lead consistent implementation of the assessment and planning cycle across rooms.
• Support educators with planning, documentation, intentional teaching and reflective practice.
• Coach teams to connect children's interests, family input, observations and curriculum decision-making.
• Champion children's voice, rights, agency and meaningful participation in learning.
• Contribute to QIP, self-assessment, Assessment and Rating preparation and educational practice goals.
• Build educator confidence through mentoring, professional inquiry, collaboration and role modelling.

You're The Difference - Every Day, Your Work Shapes How We Grow! Our Grown-ups Will Celebrate You With a Few Treats

Extra holidays, because even grown-ups need rest

Special wellbeing days two days per year

Learning adventures in the OAC Academy

Professional development days 5 days per year

Celebrations for all the amazing things you do

50% off childcare for your own little ones (we'd love to meet them!)

All We Ask Is That You

• Hold a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
• Have prior Educational Leader or senior leadership experience
• NESA accredited and holding a valid WWCC and Police Check
• Communicate with warmth, clarity, and care
• Believe that the little moments make the biggest memories
• Prioritise our safety and security at childcare

P.S. Our friend Aimee is helping us find you – you can say hello to her or ask any questions at [e-mail]

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.