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Educational Leader | Kyneton

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Educational Leader to join our warm and welcoming team at Journey Early Learning Kyneton. In this leadership role, you’ll mentor and uplift our educators, helping them deliver inspiring, child-led learning experiences that set every child up for success.

About the Centre: 

Journey Early Learning Kyneton is a modern, purpose-built 88-place centre designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Our passionate educators design exceptional programs tailored to each child’s growth and development. We’re proud to be part of our local community - building strong connections with families, schools, and local organisations to create a true sense of belonging.

Your Role as Educational Leader

As our Educational Leader, you’ll be a key part of the centre’s leadership team. You’ll use your experience and knowledge to guide educators, build strong relationships, and ensure high-quality practices are embedded across the service. Your leadership will support a 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support and mentor educators to deliver inspiring, child-led programs
• Lead reflective practice across the team to encourage growth and innovation
• Use Storypark effectively to document children’s learning in a meaningful and professional way
• Collaborate with the team to maintain consistent, high-quality practices throughout the centre
• Establish, nurture and foster strong and inclusive relationships with children to support their development and wellbeing 
• Partner with families to promote open, honest communication and shared goals
• Guide the team to meet National Quality Standard (NQS) requirements and deliver best-practice outcomes

About you: 

You’re a passionate and inspiring educator with a natural flair for leadership. You thrive on supporting and mentoring others, bringing a warm, collaborative approach, strong programming expertise, and a genuine love for early learning.

Key skills and requirements: 

• A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)
• A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Law
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement quality educational programs 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Current First Aid, PR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates  
• Valid Working with Children Check 

What we offer: 

• Above Award Rates + 10% Educator Worker Retention Payments
• Educational Leader Allowance
• 15 hours of Program planning time off the floor, plus an additional 1 hour for every room
• 80% off Childcare Discounts*
• Professional Development/Training days
• Networking opportunities across all Journey Centres
• Paid Birthday Leave + Anniversary gifts
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions

*Terms and conditions apply.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to be part of our team’s success – apply now! 

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

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm.