Educational Leader Ballarat

Help to Take the Lead at Jenny's ELC The Arch in Ballarat

At Jenny's ELC, we build a community that supports children to grow, learn and make a difference

This is a role for an experienced Educational Leader with a passion for Educational Leadership, who's ready to lead with heart, fun, joy, and make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families

This role is your opportunity to inspire and mentor educators, lead the development of high-quality educational programs, shape young children's learning journeys, and build meaningful connections with families while working alongside a supportive leadership team.

Jenny's ELC is committed to child safety.

We want children to be safe, happy and empowered.

We support and respect all children, as well as our team and volunteers.

We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.

We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child's safety, which we follow rigorously.

Jenny's ELC is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.

Jenny's ELC has robust human resources and recruitment practices to reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing management, team and volunteers.

Jenny's ELC is committed to regularly training and educating our management, team and volunteers on child abuse risks.

We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.

We have specific policies and procedures in place that support our management, leadership, team and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

At Jenny's ELC, we believe in happy children, happy families, and happy educators, and we celebrate the amazing work our team does every day with generous incentives and endless support.

If you're passionate about making a difference, love being part of an amazing team and are ready to embrace an exciting new chapter, this is your moment to shine

About the Role:

As a leader of our centre, you'll play a key role in building a vibrant,

welcoming, and inspiring environment for children, families, and Educators.

This isn't just any job — it's a chance to shape the future of early learning and truly make a difference

• Here's what you'll be doing:
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a team of Educators.
• Connecting with families to build strong, supportive relationships and create a true sense of community.
• Advocating for amazing educational outcomes for children while having fun along the way
• Fostering a positive, engaging, and inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

Here's what we're looking for:

• ∙ A deep understanding of early learning best practices and the ability to advocate for exceptional educational outcomes.
• A gift for building relationships—whether it's with children, families, or your team.
• A passion for mentoring and developing Educators while sharing laughs and creating a positive team vibe.
• A commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.
• A deep understanding of the VEYLDF, NQF, and Child Safe Standards and a drive to deliver outstanding outcomes within these frameworks.

Why Join Jenny's ELC?

At Jenny's ELC, we're all about recognising and rewarding the dedicated and amazing team.

Here's what you can expect when you join us:

• A guaranteed above-award salary
• A paid day off for your birthday—because YOU are worth celebrating.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow and thrive in your career.
• Flexible working conditions to support your work-life balance.
• An invigorating and positive workplace culture where you'll look forward to coming to work every day.
• Leadership Retreats

We're on the lookout for someone whose passion for early childhood education shines through in everything they do.

Please email your resume to or Apply Now on Seek.