Regional Manager - Early Childhood Education & Care
At The Scholars Group, we are seeking an exceptional Regional Manager to lead with purpose, grow people, strengthen quality and drive outstanding outcomes across a portfolio of high-performing campuses.
We are proud to be a family-owned, sector-leading early learning management organisation built on a genuine commitment to children, families and quality. Founded by an ECEC-qualified and experienced teacher, our organisation was created with a clear vision, to deliver exceptional early learning experiences where children are truly at the heart of every decision.
We believe that beautiful environments, meaningful relationships, strong educational leadership and high standards of care all matter deeply in shaping the earliest years of life. This is not a business built purely around numbers. It is a business built around children, quality, community and purpose.
As we continue to strengthen and elevate our services, we are seeking an outstanding Regional Manager to lead a portfolio of our quality-focused campuses. This is a rare opportunity to join a premium organisation where you can influence educational excellence, support services in achieving and sustaining Exceeding practice, develop exceptional leaders and drive strong commercial outcomes across your region.
Supporting and guiding within SE QLD and Northern/ Mid NSW.
About the opportunity
This is a dynamic and influential leadership role for a highly capable early childhood skilled who understands how to bring together pedagogy, leadership, compliance, culture and business performance.
As a Regional Manager, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a portfolio of campuses, working closely with Campus Managers and support teams to ensure every service operates at a high standard across quality, people, family experience and commercial performance.
You will be a visible and inspiring leader who can coach others, identify opportunities, drive accountability and create momentum. You will know how to support services to move beyond compliance and into genuine excellence, while also ensuring operational discipline and sustainable business outcomes.
What you will be doing
In this role, you will:
Lead, mentor and develop Campus Managers across your portfolio
Champion high-quality practice and support services to achieve and maintain strong quality outcomes
Drive and embed Exceeding practice across the National Quality Standard
Strengthen team capability, culture, engagement and leadership confidence
Monitor and improve key business metrics including occupancy, revenue, labour management and overall service performance
Support services with continuous improvement planning, compliance oversight and operational excellence
Use data and insights to identify trends, address risks and unlock opportunities for growth
Partner with support office teams to ensure campuses receive timely and effective support
Build strong,
trusted relationships with campus teams, families and stakeholders
Ensure each campus reflects the premium standards and values of The Scholars Group brand
What we are looking for
We are seeking someone who is both values led and commercially capable, a leader who is passionate about children and quality, but who also understands that exceptional services require robust leadership, accountability and business acumen.
You will ideally bring:
Significant experience in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector leadership
Proven experience in a multi-site leadership, operations, regional or senior service leadership role
Strong working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and assessment and rating process
Demonstrated experience supporting services in achieving high-quality outcomes, ideally including Exceeding
Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with the ability to grow leadership confidence and performance
A sound understanding of service operations, workforce management and business performance drivers
Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills
A proactive, solutions-focused and hands-on leadership style
A genuine passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families and educators
Why join The Scholars Group?
At The Scholars Group, we are deeply committed to creating something special.
We are a premium early learning provider with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and care. Our campuses are designed to feel warm, inspiring and welcoming. Our people are supported to grow. Our standards are high. Our focus on children is unwavering.
When you join The Scholars Group, you join an organisation that:
Is proudly family owned and values driven
Was founded by an experienced early childhood teacher
Places children at the centre of every decision
Is committed to quality over shortcuts
Invests in leadership, growth and professional development
Values strong relationships, high expectations and meaningful impact
Offers the opportunity to lead high-performing, quality-focused campuses
Gives you the platform to genuinely influence practice, culture and outcomes across multiple services
What you will love about this role:
The opportunity to work for a respected, family-owned organisation with heart
A leadership role with real influence and scope
The ability to shape quality outcomes and support services on their Exceeding journey
The chance to lead capable teams while also developing future leaders
A role that balances educational leadership with strategic and commercial responsibility
Being part of an organisation that genuinely cares about children, families and its people
To be successful, you will be:
A strong and credible leader
Passionate about quality and continuous improvement
Calm, capable and confident in a fast-paced environment
Highly organised and accountable
Motivated by both people and performance
Committed to achieving exceptional outcomes
Why you'll love working with us
Join a premium, family-owned organisation with a strong reputation for quality
Employee assistance program
Hands on supportive leadership team with ECEC qualified and experienced approved provider
Work alongside an experienced and values-led executive team
Influence educational excellence and business performance across multiple campuses
Be part of a company that genuinely values leadership, innovation and growth
Attractive salary package based on experience
Tools of trade provided
Opportunity to make a real and lasting impact in the ECEC sector
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Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a regional manager?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
The Scholars Group, led by the award-winning early learning approved provider, teacher and entrepreneur Jae Fraser, sets the bar high when it comes to quality and passion for the management of leading early childhood learning services.
At the core of what we do at is our vision of a world in which all children and families are able to fulfil their greatest potential a reality.
With decades of experience as educators and leaders, our holistic approach sets us apart from competition and allows us to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the early learning sector.
The Scholars Group aims to raise the benchmark for early childhood services in Australia.
The Scholars Group, led by the award-winning early learning approved provider, teacher and entrepreneur Jae Fraser, sets the bar high when it comes to quality and passion for the management of leading early childhood learning services.
At the core of what we do at is our vision of a world in which all children and families are able to fulfil their greatest potential a reality.
With decades of experience as educators and leaders, our holistic approach sets us apart from competition and allows us to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the early learning sector.
The Scholars Group aims to raise the benchmark for early childhood services in Australia.
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