Educational Leader – Warragul VIC

40 minutes ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 457b0b25-f6a6-4a62-bcc5-8368c29a2f4d Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Educational Leader
Sparrow Early Learning Waterford Rise
Part-time Role (Monday to Friday)
Ready to lead with purpose and play?
We're looking for an inspiring
Educational Leader
who brings heart, vision, and deep knowledge of early learning frameworks. You'll guide your team with curiosity, creativity, and care—shaping rich, play-based, child-led programs and championing quality practice every day. If you love mentoring others, sparking ideas, and turning great pedagogy into everyday magic, we want to hear from you

You'll be at the centre of a supportive, collaborative team —where ideas are shared, wins are celebrated, and growth is something we do together.. You'll mentor and guide Lead Educators and their Assistant Educator teams, sparking inspiration and strengthening practice through coaching, collaboration, and plenty of encouragement.

Our Values – Inspire, Nurture, Grow – Guide Everything We Do


Inspire
a love of learning through creativity and curiosity


Nurture
every child's wellbeing and potential through connection and care


Grow
confident learners and strong, supportive teams

Located in the heart of Warragul's Waterford Rise estate,
Sparrow Early Learning Waterford Rise
offers a nurturing and vibrant space for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Our passionate team creates a warm, community-focused environment where families are always welcome. We value strong partnerships with parents and work together to support each child's growth through personalised, play-based learning. We're proud to be a trusted part of the Warragul community.

What You'll Need

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care OR Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood)
  • Minimum 1 year experience in a current Educational Leader role
  • Proven knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards, Childhood Development and Play-based Child-drive Pedagogy
  • Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to communicate with clear vision.
  • Experience with mentoring & collaborating with a diverse team
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

The Sparrow Benefits

  • Enjoy competitive wages plus the ECEC Worker Retention Payment
  • Educational Leader Allowance for your extra responsibilities
  • Priority childcare access & up to 95% discount
  • Awesome leave perks — including Birthday Leave
  • Access compassionate, confidential support anytime with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid traineeships: Learn while you earn
  • Generous rewards for employee referrals
  • Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards
  • Safe Sleep & Child Protection training on us
  • Career growth and mentorship opportunities
  • Access to online learning & professional development
  • Transfer opportunities within the Sparrow Nest
  • T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits

When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued. At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
If you're passionate about making a difference in early education, we'd love to hear from you

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