Job Description
Educational Leader – Permanent Part Time (3 Days per Week)
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John Street Community Early Childhood Co-op – Fitzroy VIC
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As our Educational Leader, you will play a key role in guiding pedagogical practice and ensuring excellence across our service. You will be a mentor, critical thinker, and strong support to our educators — while also confidently leading compliance and continuous improvement processes.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading and supporting the implementation of the National Quality Framework, including a strong working knowledge of the Education and Care National Law and Regulations
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Guiding and supporting the development and ongoing review of our Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
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Guiding and supporting educators with SIP/KIS plans
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Supporting and contributing to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
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Facilitating regular Room Leader meetings to drive reflective practice and collaboration
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Mentoring educators and supporting them to follow the planning cycle with confidence and purpose
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Researching and recommending meaningful professional development opportunities that align with service goals and contemporary practice
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Working alongside educators on the floor (minimum one day per week) to strengthen curriculum understanding and implementation
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About You
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You are a confident and experienced early childhood skilled who:
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Holds a minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
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Has at least 5 years' experience in the early childhood sector
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Demonstrates strong knowledge of the National Law, Regulations,



and National Quality Standards
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Holds current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma qualifications
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Is passionate about mentoring and building educator capacity
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Can provide both strong support and clear pedagogical guidance
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Values collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement
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Why Join John Street?
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Competitive salary package- 5% above the Professional Community Standard **** ($***** plus WRG for the year of ****).
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Professional development opportunities- 2 paid days per year minimum
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Supportive and collaborative work environment- office and administrative support so that you can focus on pedagogy and relationships
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Permanent Part time role - Work life balance guaranteed
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2 paid Wellbeing days a year on top of standard leave entitlements
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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
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At John Street, we are proud of our long-standing connection to the Fitzroy community. As a not-for-profit service, our focus is on people — children, families, and educators. We foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and professional growth. You will be joining a team that values open communication, shared leadership, and high-quality educational outcomes.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator ready to step into a leadership role within a supportive, community-driven service that truly values its staff.
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If you are a strong and passionate early childhood professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Educational Leader - Permanent Part Time (3 Days Per Week) (Victoria)
🏢 John Street Community Early Childhood Co-op
📍 Victoria