Educational Leader

**Description**:
Are you the next superhero who will guide a team of educators to create thoughtful and provoking experiences for every child?
Dive into the world of imaginative curriculum development, where you transform learning into an exciting journey filled with discovery and wonder. This role isn’t just about training; it’s about igniting sparks of creativity and curiosity in our Educators, turning them into superheroes of the classroom With an eye for quality, our Educational Leaders ensure that every day is a thrilling exploration for every child.
At Green Leaves Early Learning, our unique National Learning, Research, and Development Program (NLRDP) is at the heart of our commitment to supporting our teams in their professional development. When you join the Green Leaves family you have access to an extensive list of support services and opportunities created and designed in collaboration with our Educators from across the group.
Each day, you will be provided with learning and development opportunities including:
Face-to-face and online mentoring with our NLRDP Research Partner (Dr Karen Grubb)
Monthly Educational Leader ‘Think Tank’ meetings with your colleagues across Australia
Access to the NLRDP Perspective Partners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, Cultural Pedagogy, Nutrition, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Sustainability, The Arts, and Documentation
Access to unlimited information and resources via our new NLRDP Communication and Resource platform on ‘PADLET’
Access to the Creative Collection Arts and Materials with Children training program (delivered by Kelly Goodsir and Kirsty Liljegren)
Access to the ‘Learning Leaves’ Documentation training delivered by our Pedagogy Partner
On-call and online access to our Inclusion Mentoring Team led by Robyn Papworth
Access to our Green Leaves Learning Tree Scholarship fund, which allows you to attend professional learning and networking across Australia.
In addition, at Green Leaves, we believe in recognising and rewarding your contribution to the group through our Green Leaves Work Perks:
A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
Generous wages + weekly pays
The 10% Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost - Green Leaves has secured the Government’s “Worker Retention Payment Grant”, and is excited to pass on this increase in wages to our valued team members
Savings on childcare fees with our childcare discount of 75% off the gap fee
The opportunity to work with flexibility on full-time or part-time arrangements
Access to our exclusive supplier discount program, with great discounts on a range of retailers
Add a boost to your health and well-being with our comprehensive program (including a complimentary annual flu shot, our Annual Wellness Week and more)
Start your day right with Brekkie on us
The opportunity to grow your career with ongoing development and support from a range of experienced leaders and internal programs
Access to our online Green Leaves library of learning courses, promising learning anytime, anywhere
Our Acknowledge platform, which encourages sharing eCards of support for our team members achievements
And more
**Ideally, we’d love for you to hold**:
Proven masterful mentoring skills
An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification, or higher
A current and State-relevant Working with Children's Check
Additional Child Protection Training, in line with section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Queensland Government. Completion of 1 of the following courses will ensure compliance; CHCPRT025, CHCPRT001, CHCPRT026, CHCPRT002 or CHCECE057 (or willingness to obtain before commencement)
Current Child Protection Training (or willingness to obtain upon commencement)
Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates (or willingness to obtain)
Make Your Move
At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.
Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety, including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.