Educational Leader

We believe in creating enriching Early Childhood Education and Care environments that inspire meaningful learning journeys for children. Our purpose-built service features thoughtfully designed spaces that encourage exploration and creativity, and we are looking for a passionate Educational Leader to guide our dedicated team of educators.

Our holistic programs incorporate health and fitness, culture, music, language, cooking, and outdoor activities to foster children’s social, physical, and emotional development. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive and grow.

Why this Role is Different: You won’t just be ticking boxes here. As our Educational Leader, you’ll have dedicated non-contact time — plus an Educational Leader allowance — to actually think, plan, and lead. We’re serious about giving you the time and resources to do meaningful work.

We know some providers offer full-time non-contact positions, and we want to be transparent about how we structure EL time at Edge. Our approach is built on a clear rule of thumb:

• One hour of base Educational Leader time per week
• Plus one additional hour per room in the service

For example, in a 5-room service, you would receive 6 hours of non-contact time each week, protected time to lead curriculum, mentor educators, and drive quality outcomes.

Our purpose-built centres feature thoughtfully designed spaces where children explore through health and fitness, culture, music, language, cooking, and outdoor learning. You’ll guide a team that believes early childhood education should be enriching, holistic, and genuinely transformative.

What You’ll Actually Do:

• Lead curriculum innovation – Develop programs aligned with EYLF that bring play-based learning to life
• Mentor your team – Support educators with constructive feedback that builds confidence and capability
• Champion holistic education – Weave together diverse learning experiences from outdoor adventures to cultural exploration
• Partner with families – Collaborate to enrich each child’s unique learning journey
• Stay ahead – Bring the latest early childhood research and practices to your team

Why Choose Edge?

• Birthday Leave – a paid day off to celebrate YOU
• Childcare Gap Fee Discounts for permanent team members
• Referral Bonuses when you help us find great people
• Salary Sacrificing through Maxxia
• Complete uniform set plus annual allowance

Wellbeing & Growth:

• Employee Assistance Program (confidential professional support)
• Onsite flu vaccinations
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Edge Excellence Awards recognizing peer achievements

Community & Impact:

• Work alongside educators who care as much as you do
• Be part of a network of centres across ACT, SA, and QLD
• Make a real difference in children's foundational years

What You Need:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or higher.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Certificate, or willingness to obtain before you start.
• Current Child Protection Training Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Current Blue Card.
• Genuine passion for developing young minds
• Experience in curriculum development and play-based learning
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

About Edge Early Learning:
We're building something special – centres where children, families, educators, and communities all grow together. Our focus on strengthening connections through exceptional education means you'll never feel like you're doing this alone.

Child safety isn't just a policy here; it's embedded in everything we do. Every team member undergoes thorough safety checks and is expected to champion our culture of protection and care daily.

Edge Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Please notify us during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to accommodate you.