Educational Leaders

Guardian Early Learning Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive work environment

Recognition programs

Job summary

A leading childhood education provider in Canberra is seeking an Educational Leader to guide and innovate early learning practices. This role focuses on mentoring educators, developing curriculum, and improving educational outcomes. Candidates must have a degree in Early Childhood Education and be committed to fostering a supportive environment for children and families. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Hold tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education approved by ACECQA.
• Should understand the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting educators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of learning programs.
• Mentor and support educators.
• Assess children's learning and development.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education

Understanding of National Quality Standards

Leadership and mentoring skills

Education

Teacher's Accreditation/Registration

Job description

Influence and guide best-practice education

As an Educational Leader, Guardian is where you can be inspired to make a difference. Being an Educational Leader is not just a job title; it’s a purpose rooted in educational leadership. Here, you will have the opportunity to influence and innovate our approach to early childhood education through our approved learning frameworks.

We create a positive organisational culture where leadership development is open to all and where the educator’s voice plays a critical role in decision-making. Together, your aspirational mindset and our commitment to continually evolving and innovating education for young children provide an unmatched opportunity to develop teaching and learning methods that help children thrive in a changing world.

Your role as part of our Centre Leadership team and collaboration across the organisation with other education professionals, children, and families, enables you to challenge, inspire, mentor, and lead to improve our educational programs and practice. You will be crucial to how we support Educators through ongoing professional learning and provides clear curriculum direction to ensure the best outcomes for children.

Discover the next step in your early childhood career through educational leadership with Guardian .

Develop your leadership skills and make an impact in early childhood education

Showcase your educational leadership by creating engaging and nurturing early learning experiences for children.

• Working in high-quality, well-resourced environments where you lead programming and have a collaborate on resourcing decisions.
• Build and influence the professional capacity and skills within the network as part of the Centre Leadership Team.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Curriculum in the centre.
• Mentoring and support programs, including EdLeaders@Guardian meetings that provide a professional learning community across our network to learn from and with one another.
• Join Leadership Councils where you can develop leadership skills, collaborate with other leaders, think innovatively, drive change, and participate in decision-making.

Be supported to do your best work supporting young children’s care and learning through educational leadership.

The Educational Leader role is about educational leadership. You motivate team members, guiding and inspiring our Educators and Teachers towards best practices in teaching! Your mentorship fosters excellence in education for the benefit of our children and families.

• Lead the development and implementation of the curriculum, supporting our Educators in delivering exceptional learning programs.
• Assess children’s learning and development in line with educational outcomes.
• Set clear goals and expectations for teaching and practice,
• Contribute to ongoing improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan.

Looking for a quality provider where you can transform your skills and experience into educational leadership?

Recognising and celebrating great work in the Educational Leader role

We all know that when we feel valued, we also feel motivated to do our best in supporting and nurturing children. When we feel valued, it creates a positive and supportive work environment.

GStar is simple and easy-to-use platform to shine a spotlight on team members. We can recognise their achievements, mindsets and important milestones like birthdays and workplace anniversaries. It’s all about celebrating the big and little wins each day in your team and Centre.

GStar also has a points system – being recognised for great work helps you accrue points that can be redeemed for rewards, from brand-name merchandise and gift cards, to travel experiences, charitable donations and more.

GStar is helping us make Guardian Centres places people love to be.

We’re working hard to support Educational Leaders to thrive as leaders and love their roles.

Frequently Asked Questions: Educational Leaders

What qualifications do I need to become an Educational Leader at Guardian?

To be considered for the role of Educational Leader at Guardian, you must hold tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education approved by ACECQA, and current Teacher’s Accreditation/Registration. Additionally, you should have a thorough understanding of the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework.

What are my responsibilities as an Educational Leader?

As an Educational Leader at Guardian, your main responsibility is to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our learning programs. This includes mentoring and supporting Educators, assessing children’s learning and development, setting goals and expectations for teaching practices, and contributing to overall quality improvement.

How does Guardian support its Educational Leaders?

At Guardian, we provide ongoing professional development opportunities for our Educational Leaders through mentorship and support programs, leadership councils, and regular meetings with our EdLeaders community. We also offer a competitive salary package, opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organisation, and a supportive network of colleagues to collaborate with.

Can I bring my own ideas and innovations as an Educational Leader at Guardian?

Absolutely! As an Educational Leader at Guardian, your input is highly valued, and we encourage you to bring your unique ideas and perspectives to enhance our educational programs. We believe in constant innovation and improvement, supporting learning outcomes in line with the Early Years Learning Framework and Guardian Curriculum, so your creativity and innovation are essential to our success.