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Educational Leader | Gumdale

Journey Early Learning is seeking an influential, passionate and experienced Educational Leader to join our Gumdale team, and inspire, motivate, affirm and challenge or extend the practice and pedagogy of educators. 

Centre Overview: 

Journey Early Learning Gumdale is nestled in a warm and welcoming community, surrounded by local shops and businesses that help foster a strong sense of connection and belonging. We pride ourselves on our close relationships with nearby schools, supporting our Kinder+ Program and ensuring a smooth and confident transition into school life.

At Journey Gumdale, we celebrate every family as unique. Through genuine connection, thoughtful consideration, and open communication, we support each child’s individual learning journey. Our age-specific learning environments are designed to nurture development, with three spacious, natural outdoor play areas that invite exploration and creativity. Plus, our on-site chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily to fuel curious minds and growing bodies.

We’d love for you to join our Journey community—where children thrive, families are supported, and meaningful connections are made every day

About the role: 

As our Educational Leader, you'll be a key member of our leadership team. In this key role, utilising your influential skills, you will leverage your extensive experience in curriculum programming and your proven ability to provide excellent support and mentorship to Educators in every room.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Motivate and lead a team of educators to achieve high-quality care for all children within the service 
• Clear understanding of Storypark and ensure children’s learning is documented in a high quality and professional manner  
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensuring high quality practices are consistently embedded across the service 
• Establish, nurture and foster strong and inclusive relationships with children to achieve quality learning and development outcomes 
• Building a supportive relationship with families to allow for honest and open communication of expectations and needs 
• Assisting in ensuring high quality practices and procedures are being met according to the NQS 
• Ensuring the inclusion and support of all children's learning abilities 

About you: 

Your ability to create environments that inspire growth, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning, along with your experience to provide excellent support and mentorship to Educators will see you succeed in this role 

Key skills and requirements: 

• Bachelor or Diploma level Early Childhood Education and Care qualification   
• Passionate about children, their development, and safety  
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement a quality education program 
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework & National Law   
• Understand leadership and mentoring, be approachable & willing to learn 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Possession of current First Aid, PR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates  
• Valid Working with Children Check 

What we offer: 

• Above award rates + 10% Educator Wage Retention Grant
• 80% off Childcare Discounts 
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you 
• Paid Birthday Leave 
• Mental Health First Aid 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Access to retail/lifestyle discounts 
• Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions