Full-Time Educational Leader/Co-Lead (Toddler Room)

This is a unique opportunity to take an integral role in supporting the service's pedagogy, practice and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work 3 days on the floor working alongside and supporting the Toddler Room team while contributing to high-quality educational practice and building strong relationships with children, families and educators. 2 days will be off the floor in the role of Educational Leader, providing pedagogical leadership, mentoring educators, supporting reflective practice and driving continuous improvement across the service. You will work closely with the Centre Manager, Pedagogy Leader and leadership team to maintain and build upon Exceeding practice and foster a culture of collaboration, reflection and professional growth.

Key responsibilities

Providing pedagogical leadership and guidance across the service as Educational Leader

Implementing and supporting high-quality educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard

Working collaboratively with educators to develop and maintain engaging, inclusive and inspiring learning environments

Supporting educators to engage in meaningful observation, documentation, planning and assessment practices

Ensuring the efficient management of programming and study time

Supporting the timely completion and delivery of children's observation records, learning documentation and reports

Providing strong leadership, mentoring and guidance to educators, fostering a positive, collaborative and reflective team culture

Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice





Working collaboratively with the Toddler Room team for three days each week to support high-quality practice, routines, relationships and learning experiences

Developing and maintaining effective and professional relationships with children and families

About you

An ACECQA-recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree with NESA Teacher Accreditation

Experience in a leadership role within an early childhood education and care setting

Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, including the National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standard and Early Years Learning Framework

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement

Current First Aid and CPR certificates, along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates

Completed approved Child Protection Training and a demonstrated understanding of current child safety practices, including the NSW Child Safe Standards

A current Working with Children Check

The ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with children, families, educators and other stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ability to work flexible shifts across 5 days per week





Two days off the floor each week dedicated to the Educational Leader role

Three days on the floor supporting the Toddler Room team

Become an integral member of the leadership team

Support from an experienced Centre Manager, Pedagogy Leader and Approved Provider

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Access to a great network of colleagues throughout NSW, including training, meetings, support groups and conferences

Free Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program to support your wellbeing, including free counselling

A well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplace

The opportunity to work within an Exceeding-rated early childhood service

Work alongside exceptional leaders who invest time and effort into their people

A supportive environment where your qualified knowledge, ideas and leadership are valued

About us

Explore and Develop King Street is a 55-place long day care centre catering for children from birth to 6 years. Our service has been designed with engaging outdoor learning spaces that provide opportunities for challenging and active play, alongside beautifully resourced indoor learning environments that encourage rich, play-based learning opportunities. We are proud to be an Exceeding-rated service and are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and care where children's learning, wellbeing and agency are at the heart of everything we do. Our philosophy and beliefs state that children come first. We believe this supports children's agency and recognises children as capable and confident individuals with valuable views, ideas and perspectives.

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📌 Full-Time Educational Leader/Co-Lead (Toddler Room) (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Explore and Develop
📍 Newcastle City Council