Education Leader | Everton Hills

Join us to lead, inspire, and shape young minds. Collaborate, mentor, and foster excellence in a dynamic learning environment.

At Guardian, childcare is more than a job
We are seeking a visionary Leader dedicated to inspiring excellence in child education. Our ideal candidate will empower our team members to deliver top-tier learning experiences for children.
As our educational leader, you will collaborate closely with our team, guiding them within their environments and nurturing their growth to ensure the delivery of an exceptional program. You will actively engage with the team, providing hands-on support with daily routines and fostering reflective practices to continually enhance our educational offerings.
Enjoy benefits that include:

• Lead your ongoing professional development and learning through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.
• Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments where you lead programming and collaborate on resourcing decisions.
• Build and influence the professional capacity and skills within the network and lead the development and implementation of teaching programs and practice.
• Collaborate with professional Educators and Teachers through workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other as you innovate in early childhood education programs based on exploration, discovery, and play.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program
• WHEREFIT - 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more...
• Guardian Degree program - We can support you by offering paid study, flexible work hours, guardian mentors and reimbursement of course fees, because we want to see you succeed. (Terms & conditions apply)
• Paid first aid courses and renewals

The Centre

We are proud to have a diverse team of educators at our open-plan 131 place centre in Everton Hills. We celebrate a variety of cultures and holidays over the year and welcome our families for breakfasts. Located off Old Northern Road, Everton Hills is accessible via public transport and close to a number of parks.
The light-filled centre features a glass-walled art atelier, a light atelier, herb and vegetable gardens, creek beds, water pumps, and a range of age-specific ateliers.
The Opportunity

Working closely with the Centre Leadership Team, you will enjoy;

• Leading the development and implementation of the curriculum in collaborating with Educators to maximise each child’s development and learning.
• Supporting Educators to ensure that each child participates in the educational program.
• Support Educators to assess each child’s learning and development.
• Establishing clear goals and expectations for teaching and practice in collaboration with all Educators.
• Contributing to the development and ongoing implementation and review of the centres Quality Improvement Plan.

To be considered, you will have:

• Completed Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood
• Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Previous experience working in the early years sector
• Valid Working with Children’s Check (Paid Blue Card)

Apply now
So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.
Referrals
We offer referrals for Guardian employees so join us and bring a friend to refer and earn. For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends
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.
The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.