Practice Partner

• 520721

• EVERARD PARK, SA, 5035

• Education

• Permanent Full time

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Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia's Largest Leading Early Education Providers

At G8 Education, we're on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.

As an ASX listed growth company, we're committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Learning and Education Professional to join our team in South Australia. Reporting to our Practice Partner Lead, you will visit centres, providing practice uplift support, as well as facilitating professional learning for our centre teams, reviewing environments and resources, and working alongside the Regional Around Centre Support team and the broader Education Team.

As a Practice Partner, you will be responsible for fostering the capability of individuals and centre teams by utilising resources and processes designed by the Education Team. The capacity to build effective relationships and mentor and coach educators, teachers, and leaders are central to this role.

This role will be performed in a hybrid capacity with localised travel in South Australia, supporting centres. On occasion, interstate travel is required, for a team meeting or professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with centre managers, educational leaders, ECTs and educators in centers to support embedded and sustained quality improvements in practice
• Facilitate engaging and interactive professional learning for centre teams using Education Team resources, with consideration to adult learning principles and learning styles
• Implement effective coaching and mentoring strategies to build professional capacity for individuals and centre teams
• Work collaboratively within the Early Learning and Education team to develop and implement centre-specific action plans and facilitate professional learning to address gaps in content and pedagogical knowledge
• Work collaboratively with members of the Early Learning and Education team to determine appropriate learning structures and delivery methods for each centre to maximise engagement and team development
• Operationalise the Education Team Practice Support Program to support efficient and effective processes for improving resourcing, learning environments, practice and pedagogy
• In line with the Education Strategy, maintain strong professional standards of practice and links to relevant training and information to remain current with trending and emerging practices

About You

• Significant experience working in the early childhood education and care sector
• A Bachelor's qualification in early childhood education is required with proficient registration.
• A deep understanding of all aspects of the National Quality Framework and how this applies in practice
• The ability to share best practice and motivate stakeholders to engage in quality improvement
• Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring
• A thorough understanding and application of adult learning principles
• Proven experience working in adult education, including both content development and delivery (classroom, desktop and online)
• A Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Eligibility to participate in our Short-Term Incentive program which is an annualised bonus each year
• Car Allowance Provided
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we're proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose "to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn" and guided by our values, we're shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.