Lead Educator - Play-Based Learning Leader

The Friends' School, Hobart, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Professional growth opportunities

Staff discounts on school programs

Job summary

The Friends’ School in Hobart invites applications for Lead Educators to join Friends’ Early Learning, with ongoing and fixed-term 12-month contracts. You will lead a team of educators to create a welcoming, safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment where children feel valued and supported to thrive.

You will design and evaluate play-based programs, guide staff, build partnerships with families, and contribute to a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A recognised Early Childhood Education and Care qualification that meets the requirements for a Lead Educator role under the applicable National Quality Framework.
• Current knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant early childhood education and care regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating developmentally appropriate, play-based educational programs.
• Proven ability to lead, support and collaborate effectively with a team of educators.
• Strong understanding of child development, positive behaviour guidance, inclusive practices and children’s health and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated commitment to child safeguarding, including an understanding of mandatory reporting obligations and child-safe practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• A commitment to reflective practice, continuous improvement and ongoing professional learning.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean and well-organised learning environment while responding to children’s individual health, dietary, allergy and additional support needs.
• Current and appropriate registrations, checks and certifications required for employment in an early childhood education and care setting, including a valid Working with Vulnerable People registration and current first aid qualifications, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality educational programs that support children’s individual needs, interests and developmental outcomes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to your team, build strong partnerships with families and contribute to a collaborative culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of engaging, play-based educational programs that respond to children’s individual needs, interests and learning outcomes.
• Guide, support and mentor educators, fostering a positive, professional and collaborative team culture that promotes high-quality practice.

Skills

Educational leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Early Childhood Education and Care qualification

Job description

The Friends’ School in Hobart invites applications for Lead Educators to join Friends’ Early Learning, with ongoing and fixed-term 12-month contracts. You will lead a team of educators to create a welcoming, safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment where children feel valued and supported to thrive.

You will design and evaluate play-based programs, guide staff, build partnerships with families, and contribute to a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.