Educational Leader

⭐ Educational Leader | Riverhills

We’re looking for an experienced Educational Leader to join our centre and play a key role in guiding, mentoring, and uplifting practice across the service. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves being present on the floor, supporting teams in the moment, and shaping meaningful learning experiences for children.

🌿 About the Centre

Nestled under some very tall trees, in a quiet street in Riverhills, our 52-place center is a haven for children from nursery to kindergarten. We pride ourselves on a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about crafting a nurturing home away from home for children and their families. Do you dream of days where you can slow down, and place your focus on time spent with children?

At Riverhills we take the time to connect and reflect with our children while sitting around our fire, run up and down the hills while we explore our surroundings, all while having a deep focus on wellbeing. Our natural environments takes us all back to our childhoods where we can engage with all the senses and explore all aspects of our learning environments. You will be guided by an amazing Center Leadership Team and supported to develop as professionals and build your career.

⭐ About the Role

As our Educational Leader, you’ll work closely with the Centre Manager to strengthen pedagogy and support educators to grow with confidence and clarity.

This is a Permanent Part-time role, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) and includes:

• 15 hours per week off the floor

• 3 hours per week dedicated mentoring time within rooms

• Remaining hours spent on the floor and in ratio, modelling best practice and supporting educators in real time

You’ll be a visible, trusted presence in the centre—someone educators can turn to for guidance, reflection, and reassurance.

🌱 Key Responsibilities

• Leading and embedding high-quality pedagogical practice across the centre
• Mentoring and coaching educators in programming, planning, and documentation
• Supporting reflective practice aligned to the EYLF and NQS
• Modelling best practice through active involvement on the floor
• Building educator confidence, capability, and consistency
• Working collaboratively with the Centre Manager to uplift educational quality

💛 About You

• Diploma or Bachelor level Early Childhood Education and Care qualification
• Strong understanding of pedagogy, programming, and the EYLF
• Previous experience as an Educational Leader (highly regarded)
• Confidence mentoring and supporting educators at different stages of their journey
• A warm, approachable leadership style grounded in trust and respect

🎁 What We Offer

• 15 hours off the floor each week
• 3 hours per week dedicated mentoring time within rooms
• Above award rate + Educator Wage Retention Payment (paid weekly)
• Educational Leader allowance
• 80% off Childcare Discounts*
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions

*Terms & Conditions apply

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

https://journey.edu.au/

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm.

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