Regional Manager - Early Childhood Education & CareAt 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 prospect 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 opportunityThis 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 doingIn this role, you will:Lead, mentor and develop Campus Managers across your portfolioChampion high-quality practice and support services to achieve and maintain strong quality outcomesDrive and embed Exceeding practice across the National Quality StandardStrengthen team capability, culture, engagement and leadership confidenceMonitor and improve key business metrics including occupancy, revenue, labour management and overall service performanceSupport services with continuous improvement planning, compliance oversight and operational excellenceUse data and insights to identify trends, address risks and unlock opportunities for growthPartner with support office teams to ensure campuses receive timely and effective supportBuild robust,



trusted relationships with campus teams, families and stakeholdersEnsure each campus reflects the premium standards and values of The Scholars Group brandWhat we are looking forWe 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 strong leadership, accountability and business acumen.You will ideally bring:Significant experience in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector leadershipProven experience in a multi-site leadership, operations, regional or senior service leadership roleStrong working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and assessment and rating processDemonstrated experience supporting services in achieving high-quality outcomes, ideally including ExceedingStrong coaching and mentoring capability, with the ability to grow leadership confidence and performanceA sound understanding of service operations, workforce management and business performance driversExcellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skillsA proactive, solutions-focused and hands-on leadership styleA genuine passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families and educatorsWhy 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 drivenWas founded by an experienced early childhood teacherPlaces children at the centre of every decisionIs committed to quality over shortcutsInvests in leadership, growth and professional developmentValues strong relationships, high expectations and meaningful impactOffers the opportunity to lead high-performing, quality-focused campusesGives you the platform to genuinely influence practice, culture and outcomes across multiple servicesWhat you will love about this role:The prospect to work for a respected,



family-owned organisation with heartA leadership role with real influence and scopeThe ability to shape quality outcomes and support services on their Exceeding journeyThe chance to lead capable teams while also developing future leadersA role that balances educational leadership with strategic and commercial responsibilityBeing part of an organisation that genuinely cares about children, families and its peopleTo be successful, you will be:A strong and credible leaderPassionate about quality and continuous improvementCalm, capable and confident in a fast-paced environmentHighly organised and accountableMotivated by both people and performanceCommitted to achieving exceptional outcomesWhy you'll love working with usJoin a premium, family-owned organisation with a strong reputation for qualityEmployee assistance programHands on supportive leadership team with ECEC qualified and experienced approved providerWork alongside an experienced and values-led executive teamInfluence educational excellence and business performance across multiple campusesBe part of a company that genuinely values leadership, innovation and growthAttractive salary package based on experienceTools of trade providedOpportunity to make a real and lasting impact in the ECEC sectorUnlock job insightsHirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicantsYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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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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