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Parap, NT
Educational Leader
Full time
Educational Leader | Parap
New Centre. New Team. Lead Educational Excellence from Day One.
Journey Early Learning Parap is looking for an
experienced and passionate Educational Leader
to join our brand-new, purpose-built
98-place centre opening November ****
.
This is your opportunity to help shape the educational direction of a new service, mentor and inspire educators, and build a strong culture of quality learning from the very beginning.
Working alongside the Centre Manager and supported by the wider Journey team, you'll have the opportunity to bring your ideas, influence practice and make a meaningful impact.
Why You'll Love Journey
Educational Leader Allowance
Above Award rates + Educator Worker Retention Payment (paid weekly)
15 hours of dedicated off-floor planning time per week, plus an additional hour of non-contact time per room
Journey Academy, 4C's Educational Leader network and ongoing professional development
Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
Employee Assistance Program
High-quality resources and purpose-built learning environments
Supportive leadership and genuine career development opportunities
About the Role
As Our Educational Leader, You'll
Lead and inspire high-quality educational practice across the centre
Mentor and coach educators in programming,



planning and documentation
Drive reflective practice and continuous improvement aligned with the EYLF and NQS
Build educator confidence, capability and consistency
Model best practice through active involvement in learning environments
Work alongside the Centre Manager to shape a positive, collaborative team culture
About You
We're looking for a confident, approachable leader who is passionate about developing others and driving quality outcomes.
You'll Bring
Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education
Previous Educational Leader experience highly regarded
Strong knowledge of pedagogy, programming, EYLF and NQS
Confidence mentoring and supporting educators
Experience contributing to quality improvement
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A collaborative leadership style that inspires and empowers others
Completed National Child Safety Training
Safeguarding Children
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Through our
See, Act, Tell
framework, we're committed to creating protected environments where every child feels protected, respected and heard.
Ready to lead, inspire and make your mark? We'd love to hear from you!
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