Director of Early Learning Centre

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety. You need to read these before applying.

Teaching Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and must hold a current Police Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar. Professional Support Staff Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children's Check (Employee Type).

All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, and verification of Working with Children Check Card or VIT Registration as part of the recruitment process.

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Melbourne Girls Grammar is a leading independent girls' school with a proud history since 1893. We empower students from Early Learning to Year 12 to grow with confidence, courage, and independence.

Our Early Learning Centre (ELC) provides an inspiring and nurturing environment for our youngest Grammarians. Influenced by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our programs celebrate curiosity, creativity, and the joy of discovery, setting the foundation for lifelong learning.

About this Role:

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Early Learning to lead and enrich our Early Learning Centre, located at 63 Clowes Street, South Yarra. This full-time position will commence in Term 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Early Learning Centre, ensuring alignment with the School's mission, vision, and educational philosophy.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the ELC, including staffing, compliance, policy management and curriculum delivery.
• Ensure child safety policies and practices are embedded in all aspects of the Centre's operations.
• Lead, mentor, and support ELC educators to foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Partner with families and the school community to build strong relationships that enhance each child's learning journey.
• Promote the philosophy and values of Melbourne Girls Grammar through community engagement and events.

About You:

• Hold an approved Early Childhood bachelor's degree Teaching Qualification and current VIT registration.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an Early Learning.
• Deep understanding of the VEYLDF and Reggio Emilia–inspired practice.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage compliance, and ensure best-practice education and care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, children, and families.
• Highly organised, proactive, and committed to upholding child safety and wellbeing.

Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities.

Key Selection Criteria

Applicants are asked to address the following key selection criteria in their application:

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and operational leadership in an early childhood setting, including leading teams to deliver high-quality programs aligned with VEYLDF and relevant regulatory frameworks.

• Proven capacity to lead curriculum and pedagogy using evidence-based approaches.

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the wider community.

• Comprehensive knowledge of early childhood legislation, regulatory frameworks (including ACECQA and NQF) and the Child Safety Standards.

• Proficiency in digital and administrative systems (e.g., KIMS, Arrivals, Synergetic, School Box).

Ready to Apply:

To apply please submit your Resume and Cover letter, addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath.

Applications will close 9.00am Friday 24 October 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety included below. You need to read these before applying.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child's exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child's safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.