Educational Leader

3 weeks ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time
Join our team in Kids Academy Murrumbeena

Are you passionate about early childhood education and making a lasting impact on young minds? We're looking for an experienced and dedicated Lead Educator / Educational Leader to guide our team in delivering high-quality education in a nurturing, engaging environment.

As an Educational Leader, you'll partner with educators to observe, evaluate, and enhance the educational programs for children. You'll support the team in deepening their understanding of child development and early years content, while guiding the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership team, you'll lead positive change and promote excellence in educational practice.

Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

Affinity Advantages

- Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
- Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
- Advance your career towards a role in senior educational roles or operational management.
- Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
- Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefit, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Centre:

We are a 112 place centre with passionate educators committed to nurturing children's development, following the Lifelong Learning Curriculum. Conveniently located on Murrumbeena Road, we have strong ties with local schools and community groups, a bright, quirky playground, and a government-approved kindergarten program to prepare children for primary school. We provide healthy, delicious meals prepared fresh daily, with the health and safety of our children as our highest priority.

About you:

- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent Bachelor's degree
- A current Working with Children's Check
- Minimum one year of experience in a similar role
- Available Monday to Friday (5 days per week)
- Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain
- A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds

Why work for Affinity?

Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn't just about what we do for children, it's about what we do for our team, too. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education

Our Curriculum:

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum which is Australia's most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence-informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based learning.

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

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