Job Description

Take on a leadership role where your passion meets purpose!

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As an Educational Leader at Guardian Childcare & Education Oakleigh East you'll be an innovator, a champion of professional growth, and a leader of best practice. Shape the future, inspire excellence, and make a meaningful impact every day

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Here's what we've got on offer:

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- Watch children and your team shine through our personalised To BE Me curriculum
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- Inspire your team to create and deliver high-quality learning programs
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- Enhance learning journeys through assessments that recognise each child's unique growth and development.
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- Drive excellence by establishing goals for teaching and leading the way with best early education practices.
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- Lead the charge in quality improvement by actively contributing to your centre's development through the Quality Improvement Plan.
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As an Educational Leader with us, you'll:

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- Experience Thrive, our unique leadership framework designed to empower every team member in the centre.
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- Drive your growth with coaching, mentoring, and clear career pathways.
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- Lead programming in a world‐class centre and influence resource decisions.
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- Shape and strengthen teaching quality across the Guardian network through program development and leadership.
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- You'll feel valued with above‐award pay, amazing perks, and a culture of rewards and recognition
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Here's what you'll bring:

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- Completion of the national mandatory Child Protection training via the GECCKO platform
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- Tertiary Qualifications (University Degree or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA.
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- Current Teacher's Accreditation/ Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA)
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- Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework
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- Previous experience working in the early years sector (desirable)
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- Valid Working with Children's Check or state‐specific equivalent
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Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

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We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an setting where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

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At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.

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*for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.

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📌 Educational Leader (Victoria)
🏢 Guardian Early Learning Group
📍 Victoria