Job Description

Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre is seeking an experienced, passionate and motivated Educational Leader to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

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This is an important leadership position for someone committed to high-quality early childhood education, strong educational practice and continuous improvement.

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The successful candidate will work closely with the Centre Director, leadership team and educators to guide curriculum development, strengthen teaching practices and create meaningful learning experiences for every child.

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We are looking for someone who can lead by example, support and inspire educators, and build warm and respectful relationships with children, families and the local community.

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Educational Leader (Early Childhood)

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Permanent Full time | Hoppers Crossing

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead and support educators in delivering high-quality educational programs
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- Guide curriculum planning, documentation, observations and reflective practice
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- Mentor educators and help strengthen their teaching knowledge and professional practice
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- Ensure learning programs reflect children's interests, strengths, abilities, cultures and individual needs
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- Support the implementation of the EYLF, VEYLDF, NQF and National Quality Standard
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- Promote the Montessori philosophy and support its integration into everyday practice
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- Review educational programs and provide constructive feedback to educators
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- Encourage critical reflection and continuous improvement across the service
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- Support the Centre Director with quality improvement and assessment and rating preparation
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- Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, educators and community partners
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- Support the delivery and compliance of the centre's kindergarten program
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- Ensure centre policies and procedures are understood and followed
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- Contribute positively to the leadership, operation and culture of the service
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Child Safety – A Core Leadership Responsibility

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Child safety is not simply a compliance requirement at Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre. It must be embedded in our everyday culture, leadership, behaviours and decision-making.

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The successful candidate will be expected to:

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- Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the Victorian Child Safe Standards
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- Champion a culture in which child safety and wellbeing are understood and practised by every team member
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- Ensure children are listened to, respected and empowered to participate in decisions affecting them
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- Promote culturally safe, inclusive and equitable environments for all children
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- Ensure educators understand their child protection, mandatory reporting, information-sharing and record-keeping responsibilities
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- Identify, assess and respond appropriately to child safety risks
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- Support child-focused processes for responding to complaints, concerns, incidents or allegations
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- Ensure educators receive appropriate induction, supervision, training and ongoing education regarding child safety
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- Raise and respond to concerns promptly, professionally and in accordance with relevant policies and legal requirements
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- Work closely with the leadership team to continually review and strengthen child-safe practices
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The Paramount Principle

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The safety, rights and best interests of every child are the PARAMOUNT CONSIDERATION.

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This principle must guide every decision and every action taken within the service.

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Operational convenience, staffing pressures, financial considerations, parent expectations or any other competing priorities must never take precedence over the safety, rights and best interests of a child.

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As a member of the leadership team, the Educational Leader is expected to actively demonstrate this principle in everyday decision-making and ensure it is understood and practised throughout the service.

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Essential Qualifications and Experience

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- A Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)



or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
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- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
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- Previous experience working as an Educational Leader or in a similar leadership position
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- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF)
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- Sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
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- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Standard and relevant regulations
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- Experience supporting, mentoring and motivating educators
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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- Confidence engaging with children, families, educators and external stakeholders
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- A strong commitment to child safety, inclusion and continuous improvement
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Highly Regarded

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- Previous experience working in a Montessori environment
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- A Diploma or other recognised qualification in Montessori Education
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- Experience supporting a funded kindergarten program
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- Experience preparing for assessment and rating
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- Experience with quality improvement planning and curriculum audits
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About Us

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Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre is a modern, purpose-built early learning and kindergarten service.

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We are committed to providing children with a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment. Our educational approach combines Montessori principles with the approved early learning frameworks to support each child's development, independence, confidence and love of learning.

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We value respectful relationships, strong partnerships with families and ongoing professional development for our educators.

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Why Join Us?

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- Competitive salary with above-award wages
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- Permanent full-time position
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- Welcoming and supportive workplace culture
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- Approachable and experienced leadership team
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- Paid career development and training
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- Leadership mentoring and career progression opportunities
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- Regular team-building activities
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- Modern, purpose-built facilities
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- Convenient on-site parking
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- Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of our Montessori and kindergarten programs
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📌 Educational Leader (Early Childhood) (Victoria)
🏢 Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre
📍 Victoria