Assistant Educational Leader (Mentoring & Training) – Erina Kindergarten & Turramurra Kindergarten Full-time 4x10 hour days | Erina (Central Coast) and Turramurra (Upper North Shore), NSW

Support our programs, grow our educators and help build our training across two services

About us Erina Kindergarten and Turramurra Kindergarten are two warm, community-focused childcare centres operated by Erina Kindy Pty Ltd, a family-owned provider with a long history in early childhood education. Erina, on the Central Coast, cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years across seven rooms. Turramurra, on Sydney's Upper North Shore, cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years across 2 rooms and is rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard in Educational Program and Practice.

Across both services, we believe children learn best through play, meaningful relationships and environments that invite curiosity. Our programs are grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0), and we value educators who think deeply about their practice and keep growing.

About the role We're seeking a passionate, reflective educator to join our leadership team as Assistant Educational Leader. Working alongside the Educational Leaders at each Centre, you'll help strengthen curriculum and pedagogy, mentor educators, and support the development and delivery of a structured training program across both services.

You'll split your week between Erina and Turramurra on a set schedule (e.g. 2 days at each Centre), combining time in rooms, modelling practice and coaching alongside educators, with dedicated administration time for leadership, mentoring and training work. You'll report to the Director at Turramurra kindergarten and Educational leader at Erina as well as the Director and Assistant Director and work closely with each centre's Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor. This is an ideal next step for an educator ready to move into leadership, with a clear pathway to Educational Leader.

Key responsibilities

Supporting Educational leadership

- Assist the Educational Leaders to plan, implement and evaluate the educational programs at both services in line with the EYLF V2.0 and NQS Quality Area 1

- Help rooms develop programs that respond to children's interests, strengths, culture and developmental needs

- Model high-quality intentional teaching, play-based learning and meaningful interactions on the floor

- Support the planning cycle across rooms: observing, analysing learning, planning, implementing and reflecting

- Review room documentation and give transparent, constructive feedback





- Help share effective practice between the two centres, including learning from Erina and Turramurra's Exceeding educational practice

- Step into Assistant Educational Leader responsibilities when needed

Mentoring
- Mentor and coach educators on programming, documentation, observations, learning stories and intentional teaching

- Meet regularly with mentees to set goals, observe practice and give constructive feedback

- Support new and less experienced educators to build confidence in their practice

- Support new staff through induction and their first months in the service

Training program support
- Work with the Educational Leaders and Director to develop a structured training program across both services

- Help identify training needs through observations, appraisals, assessment plan goals and educator feedback

- Develop training resources, handouts and induction materials

- Deliver training sessions at staff meetings, professional development days and in rooms

- Help create learning pathways for educators at different levels, from trainees to Room Leaders

- Track training completion and maintain staff training records, including mandatory training such as Child Protection, First Aid and Anaphylaxis

- Gather feedback on training and help refine the program over time

- Support trainees and students completing qualifications

Critical reflection and quality improvement
- Model and encourage critical reflection in rooms and team meetings

- Contribute to each service's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and self-assessment against the NQS

- Help prepare the services for assessment and rating

- Keep up to date with current research and best practice and share it with the teams

Families and community
- Support educators to communicate children's learning to families in meaningful ways

- Encourage family input into the program and children's goals

Essential criteria

- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ECT) with current NESA accreditation, or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care with strong curriculum experience

- At least (2–3) years' experience in a childcare setting

- Sound working knowledge of the EYLF V2.0, NQF,



NQS and National Regulations

- Confidence mentoring others and giving feedback with warmth and clarity

- Comfortable presenting to groups and helping others learn

- Strong written communication, particularly in program documentation

- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage priorities across two sites

- Current driver's licence and reliable transport to travel between Erina and North Turramurra

- Current NSW Working With Children Check (paid/employee)

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training (HLTAID012)

- Current Child Protection training

Desirable

- Previous experience as a Room Leader or in a mentoring role

- Experience developing or delivering training for educators

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)

- Experience with the QIP and the assessment and rating process

- Familiarity with digital documentation platforms such as (OWNA)

- 2 current references from a previous employer

What we offer

- Above-award pay reflecting your qualifications and leadership responsibilities

- Petrol allowance for travel between centres

- Dedicated paid non-contact time for leadership, mentoring and training
- A clear pathway to Educational Leader

- Ongoing, paid professional development

- In-house support for NESA teacher accreditation
- A supportive leadership team and stable, long-serving staff at both centres

- Staff discount on childcare fees [adjust or remove]

- Well-resourced, thoughtfully designed learning environments

Hours Full-time, 4x10 hour days, between 8-6pm, split between Erina and Turramurra on a set weekly schedule.

How to apply Email your resume and a cover letter to seek. In your cover letter, please tell us:

1. How you currently support or would support other educators to improve their practice
2. An example of a change you've made to a program as a result of critical reflection
3. A training session or learning experience for educators you'd like to deliver, and how you'd approach it

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Erina Kindergarten and Turramurra Kindergarten are operated by Erina Kindy Pty Ltd. We are committed to child safety, to the wellbeing of every child in our care, and to providing an inclusive workplace. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are encouraged to apply.

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