Job Description

Educational Leader / Assistant Director | Northcote

Educational Leader / Assistant Director Full-Time | Permanent | Northcote, VIC

ANZUK Education is partnering with a highly regarded, community-based early learning service in Northcote to recruit an experienced Educational Leader. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about pedagogy, enjoys mentoring educators, and wants to join a service with a strong, established culture and genuine commitment to quality practice.

About the Service

This is a long-standing, not-for-profit service with a solid community reputation and a collaborative, values-driven team culture.

Key responsibilities include:
Leading curriculum development and educational practice across the service
Mentoring and coaching educators across all experience levels
Driving reflective practice and continuous improvement
Supporting Quality Improvement Planning and compliance requirements
Embedding the EYLF, VEYLDF, NQF, and NQS into everyday practice
Supporting rostering, administration,



and operational leadership
Assisting the Centre Director and stepping into leadership when required

About you
Holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher
Has experience in an Educational Leader or Assistant Director
Is confident mentoring and developing educators in practice
Has strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS, EYLF, and VEYLDF
Brings a cooperative, grounded approach to team culture
Can balance pedagogical leadership with operational responsibilities

What's on Offer
Salary package approx. $95,000 – $100,000 (inclusive of retention payments)
5 weeks annual leave
3-week Christmas shutdown
Additional planning and programming time
Dedicated Educational Leader non-contact time
Robust leadership support and positive team culture
Genuine opportunity to influence practice in a high-quality service
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📌 Educational Leader / Assistant Director Northcote Melbourne
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Melbourne