Job Description
Nino Early Learning Adventures – Montmorency VIC
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Excellent work-life balance with a leading provider
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Above award rates of pay
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Thrive in a job you love with a supportive team
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Welcome to Niño Early Learning Adventures Montmorency, where imagination, discovery and adventure are part of every day.
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Located in the leafy community of Montmorency, our centre offers bright spaces, expansive outdoor environments, custom-built cubby houses, forts and sandpits that inspire children to explore, create and learn.
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Our dedicated educators are at the heart of every adventure, delivering engaging learning experiences that nurture brave, creative, resilient and kind young minds.
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About the Role
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As the Education and Practice Leader, you will play a key role in leading high-quality pedagogy, curriculum implementation and reflective practice across the centre. This position supports, mentors and guides educators to deliver inclusive, engaging and child-centred learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and Niño Early Learning Adventures' Positive Education curriculum.
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Lead, mentor and coach educators to strengthen curriculum planning, inclusive practice and high-quality teaching across all classrooms.
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Champion the Positive Education curriculum, including character strengths, wellbeing initiatives and centre-wide programs.
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Guide educators through the Early Years Learning Framework planning and assessment cycle to document meaningful learning experiences.




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Foster a culture of critical reflection, collaboration and continuous improvement through coaching, observations and reflective conversations.
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Promote safe, engaging and inclusive indoor and outdoor environments that respond to children's strengths, interests and individual needs.
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Support compliance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations, National Quality Standard and the centre's Quality Improvement Plan.
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Deliver orientation, training and ongoing professional support to new and existing educators.
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Complete curriculum audits, monthly reporting and documentation to demonstrate progress, collaboration and continuous improvement.
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Collaborate with the Centre Manager, leadership team, Education and Practice Leader network and local education services to strengthen educational outcomes.
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Partner with families through newsletters and centre displays that celebrate learning and bring Positive Education initiatives to life.
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This is a permanent part-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a rotating roster between 6:30am and 6:30pm.
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About You
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As a compassionate and inspiring Education & Practice Leader at Niño ELA, you will have:
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Previous experience in EarlyChildhood Education and Care, with leadership responsibilities such as Room Leader, Educational Leader, 3IC or 2IC.
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Experience working closely with a Centre Management team and mentoring educators.
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Strong knowledge and practical application of the EYLF and National Quality Framework.
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Experience developing and overseeing educational programs and resources.
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Previous experience as an Education & Practice Leader (1–2 years preferred).
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Proven leadership experience and the ability to inspire and support a team.
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Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with Xplor or similar systems.
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Above Award rates of pay
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Reward & Recognition program with discounts at 100+ retailers including supermarkets, restaurants, gyms, cinemas and more.
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50% offchildcare fees
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Professional development & career growth opportunities
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Supportive team and great work-life balance
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Wellbeing support & Employee Assistance Program
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On-site car parking
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Niño Early Learning Adventures is committed to being a child safe environment and has a zero tolerance to child abuse. We have a duty of care to prevent child abuse and identify risks early, including reducing and removing these risks.
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You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
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📌 Education & Practice Leader (South Australia)
🏢 Nino Early Learning Adventures
📍 South Australia