Educational Leader

Are you ready to have a huge impact across our centre? As an Educational Leader at Guardian Childcare & Education Balmain Cove, you’ll be part of a leadership team that makes a big difference, every day.

Here’s the opportunity you could be perfect for:

No two days will be the same as you:

• Shape the future by driving the creation and execution of our unique To BE Me
• Empower your team to deliver quality learning programs that inspire children of all ages
• Elevate learning outcomes with regular assessments that celebrate and support each child’s growth and development.
• Inspire excellence across your centre by setting clear goals for teaching and leading best practices.
• Champion quality by contributing to your centre’s continuous improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan.

As an Educational Leader with us, you’ll:

• Experience Thrive, our unique leadership framework designed to support each room to operate seamlessly.
• Elevate your career with heaps of opportunities, including coaching, mentoring, and pathways to leadership across our network.
• Drive programming and have a voice in shaping your centre’s resources.
• Be a changemaker by building and enhancing professional capacity across our network, influencing innovative teaching practices.
• Inspire and collaborate with educators – exchange ideas, embrace creativity, and make a true impact
• Feel valued with above-award pay, amazing perks, and a culture of rewards and recognition

The Centre:

Balmain Cove, located in the heart of Rozelle and Balmain is designed to replicate the comfort of a family-style environment. Situated close to public transport, our beautiful 72 place centre includes bright, nature-filled spaces, and a range of exciting, resource-rich environments. The centre also includes age-specific ateliers and a team of warm and passionate educators. The children get out and about on weekly excursions and enjoy great connections with the surrounding community.

Here’s what you’ll bring:

• Completion of the national mandatory Child Protection training via the GECCKO platform
• Tertiary Qualifications (University Degree or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Teacher’s Accreditation/ Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA)
• Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Previous experience working in the early years sector (desirable)
• Valid Working with Children’s Check or state-specific equivalent

How does that sound? You could be the perfect fit for this great opportunity – don’t wait, apply today!

Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children’s safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.
*for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.