As Assistant Centre Director (2IC) & Educational Leader, you will work closely with and support the Centre Director at Friendship Square Early Learning Centre, a community-run, not-for-profit, Reggio Emilia-inspired centre in Cheltenham. You will help lead the day-to-day operations of the Centre while providing educational leadership, mentoring and support to the team of dedicated educators.
Key responsibilities
Work closely with and support the Centre Director
Provide visible, hands‐on leadership and support to educators
Coach and mentor educators to strengthen educational practice
Lead high‐quality curriculum, programming and reflective practice
Support the Centre's Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement
Assist with staffing, rostering, compliance and day‐to‐day Centre operations
Build positive relationships with children, families and the team
Step into the leadership of the Centre when the Director is unavailable
About you
An ACECQA-approved Diploma-level early childhood qualification or higher
Experience working in an early childhood education and care service
A passion for early childhood education and high-quality educational practice
The confidence and experience to lead, mentor and support other educators
Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework,



National Quality Standard and approved learning frameworks
Excellent communication, organisation and relationship‐building skills
A collaborative mindset and positive attitude
Current Working with Children Check or VIT registration
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
Current child protection and child safety training
Flexible full-time or part‐time working arrangements
Small class sizes and a close‐knit team
A team of dedicated and inspiring educators
Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environments
A fortnightly RDO
Two weeks' closure over the Christmas holidays
Regular staff meetings with overtime pay and dinner provided
A rotating monthly roster
A genuine prospect to develop your leadership skills and make a meaningful contribution to the Centre
About us
Friendship Square Early Learning Centre is a community‐run, not-for-profit centre focused on children, families, quality education and respect for educators. We are committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance for child abuse.
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📌 Assistant Centre Director & Educational Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Friendship Square Early Learning
📍 Melbourne