Educational Leader

Are you the next superhero who will guide a team of educators to create thoughtful and provoking experiences for every child?

Dive into the world of imaginative curriculum development, where you transform learning into an exciting journey filled with discovery and wonder. This role isn’t just about training; it’s about igniting sparks of creativity and curiosity in our Educators, turning them into classroom superheroes! With an eye for quality, our Educational Leaders ensure that every day is a thrilling exploration for every child.

At Green Leaves Early Learning Chapel Hill, our unique National Learning, Research, and Development Program (NLRDP) is at the heart of our commitment to supporting our teams' professional development. When you join the Green Leaves, you have access to an extensive list of support services and opportunities created and designed in collaboration with our Educators from across the group.

Each day, you will be provided with learning and development opportunities, including:

• Face-to-face and online mentoring with our NLRDP Research Partner (Dr Karen Grubb)
• Monthly Educational Leader ‘Think Tank’ meetings with your colleagues across Australia
• Access to the NLRDP Perspective Partners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, Cultural Pedagogy, Nutrition, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Sustainability, The Arts, and Documentation
• Access to unlimited information and resources via our new NLRDP Communication and Resource platform on ‘PADLET’
• Access to the Creative Collection Arts and Materials with Children training program (delivered by Kelly Goodsir and Kirsty Liljegren)
• Access to the ‘Learning Leaves’ Documentation training delivered by our Pedagogy Partner
• On-call and online access to our Inclusion Mentoring Team, led by Robyn Papworth
• The opportunity to apply for and participate in our exclusive Annual New Zealand Study Tour
• Access to our Green Leaves Learning Tree Scholarship fund, which allows you to attend professional learning and networking across Australia.

In addition, at Green Leaves, we believe in recognising and rewarding your contribution to the group through our Green Leaves Work Perks:

• A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
• Generous wages + weekly pay
• The Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost - Green Leaves has secured the Government’s “Worker Retention Payment Grant”, and is excited to pass on this increase in wages to our valued team members
• Savings on childcare fees with our childcare discount of 75% off the gap fee
• The opportunity to work with flexibility on full-time or part-time arrangements
• Access to our exclusive supplier discount program, with great discounts on a range of retailers
• Add a boost to your health and well-being with our comprehensive program (including a complimentary annual flu shot, our Annual Wellness Week and more!)
• Start your day right with Brekkie on us!
• The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of experienced leaders and internal programs
• Access to our online Green Leaves library of learning courses, promising learning anytime, anywhere
• Our Acknowledge platform, which encourages sharing eCards of support for our team members' achievements
• And more!

About You:

• An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification, or higher
• Current Blue Card (QLD)
• Current QLD Child Protection Training
  • Additional Child Protection Training, in line with section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Queensland Government. Completion of 1 of the following courses will ensure compliance; CHCPRT025, CHCPRT001, CHCPRT026, CHCPRT002 or CHCECE057
• Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates
• National Police Clearance obtained in the last 6 months

Make Your Move!

If your expectations are laser-focused on evolving and continually improving programs and practice in a supportive and collaborative environment, please apply now!

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.

Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety, including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.