Job Description

Assistant Director (2IC) / Educational Leader – ECT or Diploma Qualified

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Learning Wonderland Early Learning – Riverwood NSW

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About Us

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Learning Wonderland Early Learning is a small, independently owned 39-place early learning service in Riverwood, catering for children from 3 months to 5 years.

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We are deliberately a smaller service because we believe meaningful relationships are at the heart of quality early childhood education. Our size allows our educators and leadership team to genuinely know our children and families and create a warm, supportive and home-like environment.

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Child safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing an environment where every child feels safe, respected, heard and supported. We promote a strong child-safe culture across our service, where safeguarding children is the responsibility of every member of our team and children's wellbeing and best interests guide our everyday decisions and practices.

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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Assistant Director (2IC) / Educational Leader to join our leadership team.

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This is an important leadership position within our service and would suit someone who enjoys being actively involved with educators and children while also taking responsibility for mentoring, curriculum leadership, compliance and the day-to-day operation of the service.

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About the Role

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Working closely with the Centre Director and Approved Provider, you will play a key role in the leadership and day-to-day operation of the service.

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As our Assistant Director (2IC),



you will support the Centre Director with the daily management of the centre and be confident stepping into the Director's role when required.

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As our Educational Leader, you will lead and support our educators in delivering meaningful, high-quality educational programs aligned with the EYLF and National Quality Standard.

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Weekly Structure

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- 3 days: Preschool Educational Leader (3–5 years).
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- 2 days: Providing break cover across the service, and off the floor undertaking Assistant Director and Educational Leader responsibilities.
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- This position is required to work the opening shift from 7:30 am, alongside another educator.
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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead our Preschool Room and deliver a high-quality educational program.
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- Support the Centre Director with the daily management of the service.
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- Act as the Responsible Person and step into the Director's role when required.
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- Mentor and support educators with programming, observations and critical reflection.
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- Lead curriculum development in line with the EYLF and NQS.
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- Support compliance, Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and continuous improvement.
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- Promote and maintain a strong child-safe culture across the service.
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- Build positive relationships with children, families and the wider team.
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About You

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We welcome applications from both Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs) and Diploma-qualified educators.

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Essential requirements

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- ACECQA-approved ECT or Diploma qualification.
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- Diploma applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' experience working as an Educational Leader.
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- Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and National Quality Framework.
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- Previous leadership experience within an early childhood service.
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- A strong commitment to child safety, children's rights and creating environments where children feel safe and heard.
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- Current Working With Children Check.
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- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis qualifications.
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- Current Child Protection training.
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Why Join Learning Wonderland?

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- Genuine Assistant Director / 2IC leadership role with the potential to progress into a Centre Director position as part of your career development.
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- Dedicated Educational Leader responsibilities with regular off-the-floor time.
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- Small 39-place service where relationships come first.
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- We have partnered with Early Experts Consulting, who provide our service with ongoing professional support, guidance and development.
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- Join an established and compliant service where our Self-Assessment Tool (SAT), policies, procedures and key compliance systems are already in place and maintained.
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- Ongoing support and professional development to help you grow as a leader.
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- Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture.
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- Market-competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
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📌 Assistant Director (2IC) / Educational Leader - ECT or Diploma Qualified (New South Wales)
🏢 Learning Wonderland
📍 New South Wales