Richmond Early Learning Precinct Educational Leader

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Yarra City Council Full time

An exciting opportunity is waiting for a highly experienced and passionate Educational Leader

Do you want to join a team that values professional development, innovative pedagogy, is well resourced and collaborative?

The role will encompass the educational leadership of Yarra's Yarraberg Children's Centre and newly expanded Richmond Kindergarten.

The pedagogy and practice in our services are founded on the values of inclusion, voice of the child, trauma informed practice, environmental sustainability and meeting the individual needs of children and families. 

To support the team of highly dedicated educators, the Precinct Educational Leader will work as part of a leadership team including:

A full-time off the floor Team Leader  A full-time off the floor Coordinator Customer and Business Support Officer

The Precinct Educational Leader will also be working as part of a team in the Yarra Family, Youth and Children's Services that includes the support of:

A Team Leader - Early Years Operations  A Team Leader - Pedagogy and Practice CALD outreach officer Access to Early Learning Facilitator Pre-School Field Officers A peer group of dedicated Early Learning Centre Coordinators and Early Childhood Teachers Broader branch Coordinators including Youth & Middle Years, Family Services and Service Planning and Development Broader Council support such as People and Culture, Finance, Communications, Open Space and Buildings. 

The Family, Youth and Children's Service's Branch is an innovative team that works interconnectedly to support and improve the lives and outcomes of children, families and young people. Our community is diverse and engaged; and our services and programs need to be responsive and collaborative. 

Yarra is committed to offering the best conditions to our educators including:

Above award remuneration Excellent conditions Leadership development and investment in succession planning Thorough induction and on-boarding  Enshrined non-contact for all educators Access to ongoing professional development including internal and external training 2 child free days for whole unit professional development 3 child free days for commencement and close down preparations Excellent resource budgets for nutritious menus, room resources and centre resources Above industry standard management support at every level of the unit

The qualities we are looking in our candidate include:

Experience in coaching and mentoring educators in educational theories, approved curriculum and best professional practice. Understanding and experience working with children and families with complex needs including, trauma experiences and diagnosed behavioral and/or physical needs in a way that empowers them. Understanding of humanist psychological theories and how they are applied in practice Ability to foster an environment of innovation amongst the team Proven experience with the planning and implementation of service projects. 

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