We have an exciting prospect for an Educational Leader who is looking to lead and inspire an educational team in their continuous improvement of practice and pedagogy.
The Benefits
St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:
mnBenefits program:
Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
Remuneration:
$***** - $***** + Worker Retention Allowance + Super
Allowance:
Additional daily Educational Leader's Allowance - $*****
Flexibility:
You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
Growth:
Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
Facilities:
State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
Additional Benefits:
Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
Fitness Passport (T&C;'s apply), EAP and flu injections
50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
The Role
The role of Educational Leader will require you to lead the development and implementation of the Educational Program and Practice in the St Nicholas Service. You will have access to leadership and support on emerging trends impacting the sector through our specialised Pedagogy and Quality Assurance teams.
Your day-to-day work will involve motivating, supporting and mentoring educators through engagement in professional conversations and critical reflection, hands-on learning, and professional development opportunities.



You will empower and support others to build capacity for continuous improvement and work with educators to develop engaging and inspiring learning environments that are inclusive of all children.
This role is being offered on a
permanent full
basis, located at our
Chisholm
Service
.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willing to be proactive in implementing curriculum
Demonstrated leadership skills within Children Services
Dedicated to developing the future of children
Demonstrated understanding of:
National Quality Framework (NQF)
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
Workplace Health and Safety issues
QUALIFICATIONS
Recognised Early Childhood Teaching Degree as identified by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
or
an approved Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations
Child protection qualification
Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
Working with Children Check verification number
If you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you!
APPLY
now.




Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
**Please note
that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.
**
Please head to our
St Nicholas Careers page
if you wish to view the
Position Description. /
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📌 Ee Educational Leader - St Nicholas Chisholm (Newcastle)
🏢 St Nicholas Early Education
📍 Newcastle