Educational Leader

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Join an Exceeding-rated, community-managed 100+ service in the heart of Elwood's education precinct. This role offers above-ratio staffing, transparent practices, and the opportunity to develop unique programs, such as Canal Kindergarten. It is a rare opportunity to inspire educators and lead with integrity in a mission-driven, not-for-profit environment.

• Above-award pay and conditions under VECTEA and the Professional Community Standard 2025
• Educational Leader allowance, retention bonuses, funded professional development
• Non-contact time embedded never squeezed into your lunch break
• Transparent staffing: educators counted in ratio only when actively supervising
• Surplus reinvested in educators, children, programs, and facilities
• Pathway from part-time (17 hrs) to full-time if you wish

Located a short walk from the beach, this 105-place service is part of the Elwood Educational Precinct. Seven well-resourced rooms (capped at 16 children) support birth to five years, with Exceeding outcomes in five of seven NQS areas. Families and educators enjoy strong retention, reflecting positive culture and values.

Signature program: Canal Kindergarten, a unique play-based, outdoor learning program linking pedagogy with ecology, sustainability, and Indigenous perspectives.

• ACECQA-approved Bachelors Degree & current VIT registration
• Minimum 2 years in a pedagogical leadership role
• Strong knowledge of inclusive practices, NQF, EYLF v2.0, VEYLDF
• Long daycare experience across multiple age groups preferred
• Relational leadership style with a passion for mentoring
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Child Protection certifications
• Australian work rights are required for this position

This part-time maternity leave contract offers 17 hours per week under VECTEA conditions, inclusive of the EL allowance. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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