Educational Leader / Assistant Director | Thomastown
Educational Leader / Assistant Director
Full-Time | Permanent | Thomastown, VIC
ANZUK Education is partnering with a highly regarded, community-based early learning service in Thomastown to recruit an experienced
Educational Leader
. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about pedagogy, enjoys mentoring educators, and wants to join a service with a strong, established culture and genuine commitment to quality practice.
The role is primarily focused on educational leadership, with some Assistant Director responsibilities including rostering and operational support.
About the Service
This is a long-standing, not-for-profit service with a robust community reputation and a collaborative, values-driven team culture.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading curriculum development and educational practice across the service
Mentoring and coaching educators across all experience levels
Driving reflective practice and continuous improvement
Supporting Quality Improvement Planning and compliance requirements
Embedding the EYLF, VEYLDF, NQF, and NQS into everyday practice
Supporting rostering, administration, and operational leadership
Assisting the Centre Director and stepping into leadership when required
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher
Has experience in an Educational Leader or Assistant Director
Is confident mentoring and developing educators in practice




Has strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS, EYLF, and VEYLDF
Brings a collaborative, grounded approach to team culture
Can balance pedagogical leadership with operational responsibilities
What's on Offer
Salary package approx.
$95,000 – $110,000
(inclusive of retention payments)
5 weeks annual leave
3-week Christmas shutdown
Additional planning and programming time
Dedicated Educational Leader non-contact time
Strong leadership support and positive team culture
Genuine opportunity to influence practice in a high-quality service
If you're an
experienced
Educational Leader looking for a role where you can genuinely shape practice, support educators, and be part of a strong, established team culture in Thomastown, I'd be keen to speak with you.
ANZUK Education is a child-safe organisationcommitted to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services.
We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings - within government, faith-based, and independent schools - both in Australia and overseas.
As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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📌 Educational Leader / Assistant Director | Thomastown (Melbourne)
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