[Immediate Start] Educational Leader

Overview

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Kalkallo is seeking a highly experienced and passionate Educational Leader to join our well-established centre. In this full-time, Monday to Friday role, you will lead a dedicated team of educators and teachers, drive pedagogical excellence, and support the delivery of a high-quality early childhood education program. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the educational direction of the centre, contribute to continuous improvement, and mentor a capable team committed to best practice.

Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire

At Aspire, our vision is in shaping a positive future for our children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. Aspire to grow, learn and connect goes beyond what we can teach our children, it is our vision for our team, families and communities. We place a great focus on family and community engagement as we aim to inspire a love of learning in everyone.

Why Join Aspire?

- Purpose-built, modern centre with high-quality resources

- Strong, stable educator and leadership team already in place

- 50% gap fee discount on childcare fees across Aspire centres

- Access to ongoing professional development and networking opportunities

- Dedicated support from Area Managers and the People & Talent team

- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Competitive salary and clear pathways for career progression

- Be part of a growing, forward-thinking organisation

Responsibilities

- Leading and supporting the educational program across the centre

- Mentoring and coaching educators and teachers to deliver best practice

- Supporting teams with curriculum planning, documentation, and reflective practice

- Championing the Aspire philosophy and curriculum framework

- Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF)

- Building positive relationships with children, families, and the community

What We’re Looking For

- Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

- Extensive experience as an Educational Leader or in a senior educational capacity

- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and NQF

- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and mentor educators

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Valid Working with Children Check and Police Check

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates

Equal Opportunity and Safety

At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten 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.

Join Us

Join our Kalkallo centre as our Educational Leader You will work closely alongside a passionate team of educators and teachers.

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