Experienced Educational Leader | Eastern Suburbs

Earlyhood Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career growth

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Earlyhood Recruitment is seeking an experienced Educational Leader to join a professional early learning service in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. This hands-on leadership role focuses on pedagogy, educator development and creating meaningful learning outcomes for children.

You’ll work with the Centre Director and educator team to strengthen practice, mentor staff in planning and reflective practice, and lead the service toward ongoing quality improvement and EYLF fidelity.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Experience as Educational Leader, Curriculum Leader, Lead Educator or similar senior role.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and supporting educators.
• Strong understanding of programming, documentation and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen curriculum and pedagogical practice across the service.
• Mentor and support educators with planning, programming and reflective practice.
• Guide educators in developing meaningful learning experiences.
• Support consistent implementation of the EYLF.
• Review and strengthen observations, documentation and learning programs.
• Encourage intentional teaching and critical reflection.
• Work alongside room leaders and educators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a strong culture of professional learning.
• Collaborate with the Centre Director and leadership team.
• Help ensure the educational program reflects the individual needs, interests and strengths of each child.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Education

Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Experienced Educational Leader | Eastern Suburbs

Ready to influence practice, mentor educators and make a real difference? We’re looking for an experienced Educational Leader to join a professional early learning service in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional who is passionate about pedagogy, educator development, quality improvement and creating meaningful learning outcomes for children.

You’ll work closely with the Centre Director and educator team to strengthen practice across the service while supporting educators to feel confident, capable and inspired in their roles.

As our Educational Leader, you will:

• Lead and strengthen curriculum and pedagogical practice across the service
• Mentor and support educators with planning, programming and reflective practice
• Guide educators in developing meaningful learning experiences
• Support consistent implementation of the EYLF
• Review and strengthen observations, documentation and learning programs
• Encourage intentional teaching and critical reflection
• Work alongside room leaders and educators to identify opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support a strong culture of professional learning
• Collaborate with the Centre Director and leadership team
• Help ensure the educational program reflects the individual needs, interests and strengths of each child

We’re looking for an educator who brings experience, confidence and a genuine passion for developing others.

You will ideally have:

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Previous experience as an Educational Leader, Curriculum Leader, Lead Educator or similar senior role
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and supporting educators
• Strong understanding of programming, documentation and reflective practice
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative and professional approach to leadership
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification

Why join us?

• Work within a supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to influence educational practice across the service
• Professional development and career growth
• Collaborative and experienced educator team
• A service committed to quality outcomes for children
• Convenient Eastern Suburbs Sydney location

This is an opportunity for an experienced Educational Leader to step into a role where their knowledge, leadership and ideas can have a genuine impact across the service.