We're Hiring!

Educational Leader | Parap

🌟 New Centre. New Team. Lead Educational Excellence from Day One.

Journey Early Learning Parap is looking for an experienced and passionate Educational Leader to join our brand-new, purpose-built 98-place centre opening November 2026.

This is your opportunity to help shape the educational direction of a new service, mentor and inspire educators, and build a strong culture of quality learning from the very beginning.

Working alongside the Centre Manager and supported by the wider Journey team, you'll have the opportunity to bring your ideas, influence practice and make a meaningful impact.

🎁 Why You'll Love Journey

• Educational Leader Allowance
• Above Award rates + Educator Worker Retention Payment (paid weekly)
• 15 hours of dedicated off-floor planning time per week, plus an additional hour of non-contact time per room
• Journey Academy, 4C's Educational Leader network and ongoing professional development
• Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• High-quality resources and purpose-built learning environments
• Supportive leadership and genuine career development opportunities

🌱 About the Role

As our Educational Leader, you'll:

• Lead and inspire high-quality educational practice across the centre
• Mentor and coach educators in programming, planning and documentation
• Drive reflective practice and continuous improvement aligned with the EYLF and NQS
• Build educator confidence, capability and consistency
• Model best practice through active involvement in learning environments
• Work alongside the Centre Manager to shape a positive, collaborative team culture

💛 About You

We're looking for a confident, approachable leader who is passionate about developing others and driving quality outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education
• Previous Educational Leader experience highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy, programming, EYLF and NQS
• Confidence mentoring and supporting educators
• Experience contributing to quality improvement
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative leadership style that inspires and empowers others
• Completed National Child Safety Training

🛡 Safeguarding Children

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Through our See, Act, Tell framework, we're committed to creating safe environments where every child feels protected, respected and heard.

Ready to lead, inspire and make your mark? We'd love to hear from you!