Educational Leader

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Explorers Early Learning Full time

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Lead, Inspire, and Create as an Educational Leader at Explorers

Are you ready to ignite a lifelong love of learning and shape the future of education? As an Educational Leader at Explorers Tarneit, you'll play a pivotal role in a supportive, innovative leadership team. With your expertise in curriculum programming and mentorship, you'll inspire educators and create exceptional learning environments where children thrive.

Your Mission: Guiding the Next Generation

In this exciting "off-the-floor" leadership role, you will:

  • Collaborate with the Centre Director and Director-in-Training to bring our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum to life.
  • Mentor and support educators in every room, helping them shine in their roles.
  • Develop learning environments that spark creativity and curiosity.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations while championing our company values.
  • Maintain precise, meaningful documentation of children's growth and achievements.
  • Lead the charge on child safety and foster positive learning outcomes for every child in our care.

Why Join Explorers?

By becoming part of our team, you're not just joining a workplace—you're joining a community passionate about nurturing the magic of early childhood.

Here's What We Offer
  • Above Award rates for your exceptional contributions.*
  • Generous childcare fee discount*—because we care for your family too.
  • Convenient on-site parking.
  • Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
  • Exciting Culture Club events that celebrate your hard work.
  • A vibrant, supportive team that feels like family.
  • Access to a generous resource budget to fuel creativity.
  • Dedicated Quality and Education Mentors to help you succeed.
  • Recognition, rewards, and referral bonuses*.
  • Fully funded first aid courses and renewals.

Shine Brighter with the Explorers Star Program

Take your career to new heights with our performance-based Explorers Star Program Progress through four tiers—from Standard to Superstar—earning competitive hourly rates that go well beyond industry standards as you grow and succeed.

What You Bring To The Table

We're looking for a passionate leader who embodies:
  • A Bachelor's or Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
  • A deep commitment to children's development and safety.
  • A knack for creating and implementing outstanding educational programs.
  • A solid understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to early education.
  • Expertise in the EYLF and NQS frameworks.
  • First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Training.
  • A valid Working with Children Check (Employee) and Mandatory Reporting.
  • Australian working rights (Visa/Passport).

Join us at Explorers Tarneit, where your passion for early education meets endless opportunities to grow, lead, and inspire. Let's create a brighter future—together

Why Explorers?

Explorers Early Learning is family-owned with 20 beautifully designed Centres across Melbourne. Our purpose-built spaces are crafted to inspire curiosity and deliver quality early education. We're committed to your growth, offering a clear career path in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.

Explorers is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

We encourage applications from people who are from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, and cultural background.
  • T&Cs apply.

Apply today and step into a role that makes every day extraordinarySeniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionOther
  • IndustriesEducation Management

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