Floating Educational Leader

Are you ready to bring your leadership skills to life across a vibrant and supportive early learning centre?

At Advance Childcare Management, we are looking for a passionate and adaptable Floating Educational Leader to work across all rooms on rotating shifts, mentoring educators, supporting curriculum, and making a real impact on children's learning every day.

This is a dynamic off-the-floor leadership role, perfect for someone who thrives on variety, connection, and team collaboration.

Your Role: Mentorship, Guidance, and Curriculum Excellence

As the Floating Educational Leader, you will:

• Work closely with the Centre Director and Director Assistant to lead our inquiry-based curriculum
• Rotate between rooms to mentor and support educators in creating engaging, child-led programs
• Assist in setting up and enhancing learning environments that spark curiosity and creativity
• Ensure compliance with EYLF, NQS, and all regulatory standards
• Foster a strong child safety culture and promote positive learning outcomes
• Support educators with documentation, planning, and reflective practices

Why Join ACM?

At ACM, we value your ideas, support your growth, and celebrate your success.

Here is what you will enjoy:

• Participate in paid, customised professional learning around educational leadership, pedagogy and practice, team culture and philosophy development
• Workshops and ongoing mentoring with our pedagogical consultant, KG Learning
• Generous childcare discounts
• Wellbeing initiatives: fully stocked staff kitchen, wellness areas for relaxation during rest breaks, annual subscription to the 'Calm' mindfulness app, access to our in-person EAP service.
• Internal career advancement opportunities across our network of centres
• Free onsite parking for convenience
• Rotating shifts for flexibility and work-life balance
• Recognition for hard work and contributions to children's learning, relationships, and team culture
• Above award remuneration, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Fun and inclusive Culture Club events

What You Bring

We are looking for a passionate leader who can inspire and support educators across multiple learning spaces.

You will need:

• A bachelor's qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Educational Leader
• A strong understanding of EYLF, NQS, and the inquiry-based approach
• Experience in mentoring educators, develop high performing teams and leading curriculum development
• A flexible, positive and proactive attitude, comfortable rotating shifts and rooms
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates
• A valid Employee Working with Children Check and Mandatory Reporting training
• Full Australian working rights

About Us

Advanced Childcare Management is a leading provider of high-quality childcare and early learning services in the community.  We believe that it takes a village to raise a child, therefore we are active partners who create collaborative relationships with families and the local community.

Our purpose-built centres offer a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop to their full potential. We embrace a tailored and holistic approach to education, focusing on each child's developmental needs and interests.

We offer a secure and safe environment where curiosity is encouraged, concepts are explored, and discovery is celebrated. Across our centres, we have additional programs shaped by the local community. These may include:

• Playground to Plate  program with a dedicated Horticulturalist embedding nutrition, sustainability and environmental awareness
• Cooking classes
• Art classes
• Language classes
• Music classes
• Bush kinder program.

You will be joining a small group of family owned and operated centres across Melbourne. We are truly committed to supporting the education and growth of young children and our team.

Advanced Childcare Management values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority; Advanced Childcare Management has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.

Our Pedagogy

Children learn through relationships with people, places and things. All good relationships start with trust and safety first. We recognise that through trust and feeling safe that children's wellbeing is strengthened. We engage a 'primary caregiver' approach which honours the important attachment needed for the child and family as they engage in the early childhood environment.

Play is the context for children's learning. Through play children learn to take risks, explore, experiment and learn about the world around them. We believe in real-world learning that is underpinned by children's natural inquiry. Starting with what children are curious about, what they wonder about and what they think about allows us as a teaching team to wrap the curriculum around learning in meaningful ways.

Ready to Lead Across the Centre?

If you're passionate about early education, love mentoring others, and thrive in a flexible leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape a centre where every educator, and every child can shine.