AddressEducational Leader
St Anthony’s Family Care (SAFC) located at Croydon is a not-for-profit organisation which provides a range of services with a focus on children and young people with disabilities.
We are currently seeking a full time Educational Leader who is passionate about creating great learning experiences for children, families and educators within the centre.
The role will involve assisting the Director to provide the highest quality care and education for children aged between 6 weeks and 6 years, build strong relationships with families and be a role model of best practice for our team of dedicated Educators.
As an Educational Leader:
• collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance
• support educators to effectively implement the cycle of planning to enhance programs and practices
• lead the development and implementation of an effective educational program in the service
• ensure that children’s learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes of the approved learning frameworks.
• guiding and developing educators and families’ understandings about play and leisure-based learning, and the significance of the early years in the education continuum for children
• building the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of educators
• building a culture of professional inquiry with educators, coordinators, and staff members to develop professional knowledge, reflect on practice and generate new ideas.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent as recognized by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
- Minimum two years' experience in the early childhood industry
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- First Aid, Child Protection, CPR, Anaphylaxis management and emergency management training qualification.
- Excellent proven written and verbal skills
- Strong collaborative style and staff leadership and supervision experience
At SAFC the children’s learning environment reflects the structure of the community and for this reason, we are an inclusive centre which caters to children of all abilities.
In return, the successful candidate will benefit from:
- A positive and supportive culture and working environment.
- Additional annual leave (3 ex gratia days over Xmas/New year period)
- Option to work flexitime with a day off a month.
- Internal and external learning and development opportunities
- A competitive remuneration package inclusive of salary packaging
- Staff wellbeing program with an additional 2 wellbeing days
- Free and secure onsite parking
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience to ************@safc.org.au
St Anthony’s Family Care is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Please note:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC checks.
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
St Anthony’s Family Care is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse. Every person employed or volunteering at SAFC, has a responsibility to understand the specific role they play individually and collectively, to ensure a safe and appropriate environment for users.
