Surrey Downs Community Children’s Centre

Join our leadership team and make a genuine difference to educational practice.

Surrey Downs Community Children’s Centre is seeking an experienced and passionate Educational Leader to join our 50-place, not-for-profit community service.

Working closely with the Director, you will help guide the educational program and practice across the service, while supporting, mentoring and inspiring our team of educators.

About the role

You will:

Work closely with the Director to guide and strengthen educational practice

Support and mentor educators in their planning, programming and reflective practice

Promote high-quality, child-focused learning experiences

Support room leaders and educators to develop their confidence and professional practice

Contribute to our QIP and ongoing continuous improvement

Help ensure the EYLF is meaningfully embedded across the service

Build positive relationships with educators, children and families

About you

We are looking for someone who is:





Passionate about early childhood education

Educational Leader role – previous experience is preferred

Confident mentoring and supporting educators

Knowledgeable about the EYLF V2.0 and NQS

A cooperative, approachable and positive leader

Committed to quality practice and continuous improvement

At Surrey Downs, you'll be part of an experienced and stable team in a supportive community-focused service.

We offer:

- 3% above Award wages
- 2-week Christmas closure
- Up to 7 additional paid leave days, so you don't need to use your annual leave during the Christmas closure
- A supportive leadership team
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The opportunity to genuinely influence educational practice across the service

Hours and work pattern will be discussed with the successful applicant, taking into consideration the needs of the service.

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📌 Educational leader (Adelaide)
🏢 Surrey Downs Community Children's Centre
📍 Adelaide