Job Description
Educational Leader
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Job ad reference: OAC/*******E Location Charlemont Attachments No File Attached Advertisement Open Date 16-Sep-**** Advertisement Closing Date 07-Oct-****
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About this role
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Educational Leader - OAC Charlemont
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When my educators keep wondering, I keep discovering.
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They notice what I enjoy.
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They follow my questions.
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They make space for my culture, my ideas, my voice and my way of learning.
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They see I am not just playing. I am thinking, testing, imagining, moving, feeling and growing.
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At Only About Children Charelmont, you can help guide that kind of practice.
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We're looking for a reflective, inspiring and practice-focused Educational Leader.
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About our Charlemont campus
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At Charlemont, my campus is beginning a brand-new story. I arrive in the Geelong region, at a new purpose-built campus on Batten Road with six rooms, new resources and a big outdoor yard made for children like me. Everything is being shaped with care from the start.
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I can learn in spaces for nursery, toddler and kindergarten children, with room to move, wonder and belong. New routines, friendships and traditions can grow here. This is a place where my ideas can be noticed from the beginning and my confidence can grow with the community.
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You're The Difference
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At OAC, they say You're The Difference.
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I think that means you help my educators see me clearly. You help them ask better questions, listen to my ideas and keep learning, so I can keep growing.
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About the role
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I need educators who keep learning with me.
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As Educational Leader, you will guide educational practice across the campus and coach educators, Room Leaders and teachers in curriculum, reflection and quality learning.
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What you'll do
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My learning feels deeper when you help educators listen to children's voices, cultures and interests.
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My progress becomes clearer when you guide the assessment and planning cycle.
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My ideas are noticed when you strengthen documentation, intentional teaching and reflection.
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My family feels included when you connect family input, observations and curriculum decisions.
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My rights and agency are protected when you champion children's participation.
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My campus grows when you contribute to QIP, self-assessment and Assessment and Rating preparation.
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My educators grow when you build their confidence through coaching and inquiry.
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What you'll bring
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Early Childhood Teaching qualification preferred, or Diploma or higher.
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Experience leading a room or team.
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Understanding of the EYLF, NQF, Child Safe Standards and inclusive practice.
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Understanding of curriculum theory and educational leadership.
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Confidence mentoring educators and leading reflection.
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Solid communication and documentation skills.
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A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.
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What we offer
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OAC recognises the difference your educational leadership makes through above award pay, worker retention payment and recognition programs.
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Education support, OAC learning networks and access to Education Specialists help you guide deeper practice.
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Coaching, professional development and expert-led learning help you support educators as they notice, reflect and grow.
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Your pathway can continue into broader leadership roles across campuses or support functions.
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Education assistance, qualification support and paid study leave where eligible help your own learning continue.
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Eligible team members can access childcare discounts, OAC Rewards, Wellbeing Days, TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing resources.
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Child safety and inclusion
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I need to feel safe before I can learn, play and grow.
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At OAC, child safety comes first. There is zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. Everyone who joins the team must help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive place where children have a voice, feel safe, and are valued and respected.
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You will need to complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks. OAC welcomes people from all backgrounds who share this commitment.

📌 Educational Leader (Victoria)
🏢 Only About Children Springboard
📍 Victoria