Educational Leader

**About Thrive**

Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision _‘Being committed to children’s futures through creating lifelong learning experiences through a rich and stimulating learning environment where children and their families feel secure and supported'._

We currently have 14 operating centres across NSW and VIC, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children.

**Benefits of joining Thrive;**
- Additional leave benefits - enjoy a day off for your birthday
- Discounted childcare fees - up to 90% off gap
- Refer a friend bonus
- Mentor/support for your NESA accreditation for ECT's
- A focus on career development progression
- Paid professional development
- Funded First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection for all RP’s
- Be rewarded with Hero Points and access discounts/cashback from 1000’s of retailers
- Flexible working conditions and work-life balance based on operational needs of the centre
- Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture
- Diverse team of educators
- Open communication between leadership and team members
- Career Progression - Be mentored into success

**About The Centre**

Thrive Waterloo, located on the edge of the city is accessible via public transport.

The leadership team values the importance of a healthy work/life balance which is shown through their effective teamwork in sharing responsibilities.

The team in Waterloo have on going support from their Area Manager, Centre Leader, Assistant Centre Leader and Educational Leader who encourage and empower all educators.

**About The Role**

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Childhood Teacher to become our Educational Leader.

This position would suit someone with experience in programming and the ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive learning culture within the centre for children, families and educators.

**Your main responsibilities will be to;**
- Support educators to assess each child’s learning and development in relation to the approved learning framework, other contemporary theories and the Thrive curriculum
- Support educators to critically reflect on each child’s learning and development and on their own pedagogy as part of everyday practice
- Reflect on educational pedagogy as part of everyday practice
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all team members
- Maintain effective communication with parents
- Uphold strong work values with a focus on being your best by doing your best

**If this sounds exactly what you have been looking for, please apply, we cannot wait to meet you**
- Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or Diploma qualification
- NESA Teacher Accreditation (ECT only)
- A current NSW Employee Working With Children's Check
- Sound, practical working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Standard (NQS)

**How to apply**

**For enquiries**, please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on 0422 994 451

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person