Educational Leader
About The Position
As an Educational Leader at Goodstart, you'll collaborate with Educators in your centre to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children. You'll deepen the team's understanding of child development and early years content, guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership team, you'll lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice. Join a passionate, highly skilled team at our 91 place Exceeding-rated centre Located in the heart of Pakenham’s community precinct, with easy access to shops, schools, health services, and natural spaces like the lake and local parks. We’re proud of our long-standing partnership with the Bunurong Land Council, which helps shape our curriculum, embeds First Nations perspectives and guides our centre’s RAP. The longstanding team is committed to professional growth, flexible with shift times, and fair with responsibilities—they work hard, support each other, and celebrate together. You’ll be supported by a dedicated and collaborative leadership team, our Centre Director has many years experience working at Goodstart.
Requirements
- Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
- Current Vic Working with Children Check
- Previous experience leading change in education
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Educators in your centre to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children.
- Deepen the team's understanding of child development and early years content, guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice.
- Shape curriculum, embed First Nations perspectives, and guide the centre’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Benefits
- 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
- Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- Paid professional development
- Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Free annual flu shot (optional)
- Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
- Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
