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Educational Leader | Whittlesea 

About the role
As Educational Leader at Journey Early Learning Whittlesea, you will work in partnership with the Centre Manager to lead pedagogy, guide quality practice and support educator growth across the centre. This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise, voice and passion for early childhood education will genuinely shape outcomes for children and teams.

You’ll be supported to lead with confidence, influence practice and embed meaningful, reflective teaching aligned to the EYLF and NQS.

Key responsibilities
• Lead and embed high-quality pedagogy and curriculum practices
• Mentor, coach and support educators through reflective practice
• Support quality improvement, compliance and continuous improvement processes
• Partner with the Centre Manager to strengthen centre culture and practice
• Build strong relationships with educators, families and the wider community
• Champion safeguarding, inclusion and best practice across the centre

About you
• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
• Experience in an Educational Leader, Lead Educator or senior educator role
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and quality frameworks
• A passion for mentoring, coaching and educator development
• Confident, collaborative communicator who leads with purpose
• Current Working with Children Check and First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

Why join Journey Early Learning?
At Journey, Educational Leaders are trusted professionals who are supported to lead and grow.

• Growth and development through leadership pathways, mentoring and professional learning
• Trust and belief in your expertise, autonomy and ability to influence practice
• Support and wellbeing with strong operational backing and a connected leadership team
• Competitive salary, above-award conditions and access to employee benefits

About Journey Early Learning
Journey Early Learning is a values-led organisation committed to creating safe, inclusive and inspiring environments for children, families and educators. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do — we hold the safety, wellbeing and rights of children as our highest priority and expect all leaders to actively champion a culture where children feel safe, heard and protected.

We believe when educators are supported, trusted and empowered, they do their best work and children thrive.