We're Hiring!

Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Educational Leader to lead the pedagogy and curriculum Journey Early Learning | Seymour

About the Centre

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new childcare centre in Seymour, set to open in March 2025. With 126 places available for children aged 0-5 years, our centre is designed to provide a warm, family-oriented environment where children can grow, learn, and explore. Nestled in a beautiful and vibrant area, the centre features modern, purpose-built spaces that support both educational and emotional development. We’re committed to creating a nurturing space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired every day. 

What we offer:

• 80% off Childcare Discounts
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
• Cleaning - all centres are regularly and frequently cleaned by industry-leading cleaner
• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions

What’s the role?

As the Educational Leader, you’ll play a key role in promoting positive outcomes for children and families by guiding and inspiring educators to continually improve their practice. You’ll help build the capacity of the team through reflection, inquiry, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bring the Journey Values of connection, communication, and consideration to life in daily practice.
• Ensure adherence to Journey’s child safe policy and code of conduct.
• Implement and uphold Journey Standards across the team.
• Develop and monitor coaching plans for educators.
• Oversee centre Storypark posts.
• Contribute to the Centre’s Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Role model, support, and reflect on best practices.
• Engage with families and the community.
• Lead professional conversations and participate in Lead Educator meetings.

We are committed to providing you with the tools, training, and support to succeed in this important role.

Who are you?

You are an experienced leader within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector with a strong understanding of compliance, team leadership and demonstrating exceeding levels of practice.

Key skills and requirements:

• ACECQA Approved Diploma in Children’s Services or bachelor’s degree (Early Education) or, working towards
• Current Working with Children Check
• A demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring, non-judgemental and supportive environment for all children and their families
• A demonstrated ability to adhere to and understand the ECA code of Ethics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours while engaging with children

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

https://journey.edu.au/ 

Journey Early Learning promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to all children's safety, participation, and empowerment.