Educational Leader

About Discovery Early Learning Centres:

We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.

About the role: We are seeking full-time Educational Leader to join our team at Ulverstone Early Learning Centre. You will have the opportunity to grow your leadership potential with support from the leadership team at the centre. The position attracts an allowance in accordance with the Children’s Services Award 2010. To be able to provide the best possible mentoring and support through undertaking the role the successful individual must have, or be willing to undertake, a full-time contract. You will be allocated a set number of hours within this contract to complete the Educational Leader requirements, which will be discussed through the recruitment process.

Duties:

• Role model best practices and actively participate in and lead the development of the curriculum within a team of early childhood professionals.
• Mentor and support educators to become confident in their role in the planning cycle.
• Assist educators in supporting and promoting children’s developmental needs - social and emotional wellbeing, physical, and cognitive development.
• Ensure the establishment of clear goals and expectations for teaching and learning
• Support others in understanding different, and new approaches to educating and caring for children while leading discussions on reflective practice.

You must have: 

• Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team – desirable 
• Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration – or willingness to obtain
• Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours

Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Benefits:

• Monthly RDOs
• Above-award wages
• Staff children in care discount - 50% off the gap fee
• On-the-job coaching & professional development
• Annual uniform allowance
• Superannuation salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing

How to apply:

Click APPLY now, or email **@discoveryelc.com.au for a copy of the position description or to discuss the position further. Please send your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence as applications are received.

Further information can be found at our website: https://discoveryelc.com.au/careers