Assistant Director / Educational Leader
Location: Avoca, VIC
Position Type: Full-Time (5 days per week)
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 per annum + Superannuation (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
About the Role
Are you an experienced, passionate early childhood leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive community?
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Director / Educational Leader to join our team in Avoca. In this dual role, you will be pivotal in driving high-quality educational programs, mentoring and guiding our educators, and stepping up as the Person in Charge / Acting Director in the Director's absence.
If you bring strong leadership experience, a passion for pedagogical excellence, and an in-depth understanding of compliance, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
...- Educational Leadership: Lead, plan, and evaluate high-quality educational programs that reflect the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework (VEYLDF).
- Mentorship & Practice: Mentor, inspire, and support educators to continuously improve teaching practices and pedagogical knowledge.
- Operations & Leadership: Serve as the Director / Person in Charge during periods of absence, maintaining smooth daily operations and regulatory compliance.
- Compliance & Quality: Support ongoing compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Framework (NQF), and Child Safe Standards.
Key Selection Criteria
- Leadership Experience: Demonstrated management and leadership experience in early childhood education and care, including leading high-quality educational programs and practice.
- Regulatory Knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of:
- Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
- National Quality Framework (NQF)
- Child Safe Standards
- Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework (VEYLDF)
- Skills: Excellent knowledge of programming and planning, with a proven ability to mentor, inspire, and guide teaching staff.
Qualifications & Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must hold full work rights in Australia and meet the following requirements:
- Qualification: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Teaching will be highly regarded).
- Work Rights: Full, unrestricted Australian working rights.
- Working with Children Check: Valid 'Employee' Working with Children Check (WWCC) OR full Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Police Checks:
- Willingness to consent to a National Police Check (arranged by Early Learning Victoria).
- International Police Check (if you have resided outside Australia for 12 months or more in the last 10 years).
- First Aid: Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma management qualifications.
- Child Protection: Completion of the Protecting Children: Mandatory Reporting online learning module.
- References: Ability to provide two (2) professional supervisor references upon request.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 + Super (negotiable based on qualifications and experience).
- Impactful Role: Direct opportunity to mentor staff and shape educational outcomes.
- Work-Life Balance: Beautiful location in Avoca, offering a wonderful regional community lifestyle just 1.5 hours from Melbourne.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your early childhood leadership career, please submit your updated resume alongside a cover letter outlining your experience against the key selection criteria.
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