Educational Leader

**About the Role**

Our Educational Leaders are responsible for developing a Educational Strategy for the service in line with our philosophy and pedagogy, and fulfilling the requirements of an Educational Leader as outlined in the NQF.

Our Educational Leader will be part of a company wide Educational Leaders group that meets monthly, you will also rreceive adequate off the floor time.

As Educational Leader you are part of the leadership team of the service and your **primary responsibility** is to lead the educational program. This means you:

- 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; and
- Ensure that children’s learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes of the approved learning frameworks.

In addition you will likely:

- Attend Educational Leader groups and based on actions identified execute those throughout your service;
- Guiding practice, including educational, health and safety, relational, and management and leadership practices;
- Regularly reviewing your key metrics and feedback, and critically reflecting with your team to improve the quality of your service’s practice;
- Engage educators in ongoing professional development;
- Developing and retaining an Extraordinary team through professional development (both formal and informal); and
- Contribute to the services self-assessment and quality improvement plan.

**About You**

Previous experience as an Educational Leader or experienced ECT with demonstrated abilities to support and lead pedagogy across all ages:

- Bachelor's degree qualified (ECT or equivalent and approved by ACECQA)
- Current and valid WWC, CPR, First Aid and Anaphylaxis certificates and child protection training
- Demonstrated knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and NQF
- Demonstrated experience in Inspire and lead other educators in child lead interactions and activities
- Demonstrated experience in supporting the educational program of a service

**About the Company**
- Being_ is an organisation committed to a powerful future for every child. With a history of Exceeding the National Quality Standards, our teams of extraordinary educators push the boundaries of what is possible in early education. It all starts from our pedagogy - “The Powerful Child” - which views children as limitless and capable. From here, our incredible educators consistently reflect and develop their practice with children, families and the communities. And we do so with joy, aliveness, and a lot of laughs
- Location: Busby (2168)_
- Places: 65_

We look forward to speaking to you

**Salary**: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

- Which of the following options applies to you? (1) Australian Citizen; (2) Permanent Resident; (3) Visa Holder

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person