Assistant Director / Educational Leader
Sparrow Early Learning Grant Street
Maternity Leave Cover (6 months)
Step into a fixed term Dual Role Full of Heart, Leadership & Learning Magic
We're on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic early childhood qualified ready to take on a dual role that blends leadership, mentorship, and everyday joy.
As our
right-hand hero
(also known as 2IC), you'll be the go-to support for the Service Manager – helping keep our day-to-day magic running smoothly.
From staying on top of compliance and operational flow to cheering on your team, you'll play a vital part in what makes our service shine.
At the same time, you'll lead with vision as our
Educational Leader
– bringing heart, curiosity, and a deep understanding of early learning frameworks to guide our team.
You'll shape rich, play-based, child-led programs and turn great pedagogy into everyday moments of wonder.
Our values – Inspire, Nurture, Grow – guide everything we do:
✨
Inspire
a love of learning through creativity and curiosity
?
Nurture
every child's wellbeing and potential through connection and care
?
Grow
confident learners and strong, supportive teams
What you'll need:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care OR Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood)
Minimum 2 years experience in a current Second in Charge role
Proven experience in an Educational Leader capacity
Well-developed knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards,
Childhood Development and Play-based Child-drive Pedagogy
Current Working with Children Check
Mandatory National Child Safety Training
First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
.
Confidence when communicating with all levels of management.
A solid ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive culture within our service
The Sparrow Benefits
Enjoy
competitive wages
plus the
ECEC Worker Retention Payment
Extra allowances for extra responsibilities!
Priority childcare access & up to 95% discount!
Awesome leave perks — including Birthday Leave!
Paid traineeships: Learn while you earn!
Generous rewards for employee referrals!
Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards!
Safe Sleep & Child Protection training on us!
Career growth and mentorship opportunities!
Access to online learning & professional development!
**T&C; apply to all Sparrow benefits
When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family.
We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued.
If you're passionate about making a difference in early education, we'd love to hear from you!
We review applications as they are submitted.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
Please submit your application via Seek or email your resume and cover letter to ••••@sparrow.edu.au