We're Hiring!

We’re looking for an experienced Educational Leader to join our centre and play a key role in guiding, mentoring, and uplifting practice across the service. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves being present on the floor, supporting teams in the moment, and shaping meaningful learning experiences for children.

🌿 About the Centre

Journey Seymour is a welcoming and community-focused centre catering to children aged six months to six years. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, supported, and valued.

Our team is passionate about building strong connections with families and the local community, fostering a sense of belonging and trust. With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, Seymour offers a supportive environment where educators can grow, develop, and thrive.

⭐ About the Role

As Educational Leader at Journey Seymour, you’ll play a key role in elevating practice, strengthening pedagogy, and supporting educators to grow with confidence. Working alongside the Centre Leadership Team, you’ll guide intentional teaching, embed reflective practice, and ensure children remain at the centre of everything we do.

This is a Permanent Part-time role, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) and includes:

• 15 hours per week off the floor

This role is ideal for an experienced educator who is passionate about mentoring others, driving quality outcomes, and continuing to develop their own leadership capability in a supportive, values-led environment.

🌱 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and embed high-quality, child-centred pedagogy aligned with the EYLF
• Mentor and coach educators to strengthen practice and confidence
• Support reflective practice, documentation, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Centre Leadership to guide curriculum and quality outcomes
• Build strong, respectful relationships with educators, children, and families
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing

💛 About You

• Prior experience in an Educational Leader position, 2+ years
• Hold a Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-recognised)
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Law
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement high-quality educational programs
• Confident in curriculum planning, assessment, and reflective practice
• A strong communicator who enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing others
• Hold current Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and First Aid Certificates

🚀 Growth & Development at Journey

At Journey, leadership growth is intentional and supported. As an Educational Leader, you’ll have access to Journey Academy for targeted professional learning, 4C’s professional development alongside other Educational Leaders, and ongoing mentoring from our Leaders. You’ll have opportunities to influence practice, lead change, and build leadership capability.

🎁 What We Offer

• Educational Leader Allowance
• 15 hours of program planning time off the floor, plus an additional 1 hour for every room
• Professional development and training days
• Above award rate + Educator Wage Retention Payment (paid weekly)
• Paid birthday leave and anniversary gifts
• Mental Health First Aid and Employee Assistance Program
• High-quality resources and learning environments

*Terms & Conditions apply

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/ 

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.