Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Lara VIC
Full time
18h ago , from Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
Lead from the beginning. Shape quality. Inspire a brand-new team.
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten –
Lara Lakes
is opening soon, and we're searching for an experienced
Educational Leader
to help build a culture of excellence from day one.
This is a unique opportunity to establish strong educational foundations, mentor a passionate team of educators, and create high-quality learning environments within our brand-new, purpose-built service.
Working alongside an experienced Centre Manager and leadership team, you'll play a key role in embedding exceptional practice, supporting educator growth, and ensuring every child receives the very best start to their learning journey.
About the Role
As Educational Leader, you'll work closely with the Centre Manager to establish and maintain high-quality educational practices across the service.
You will:
Lead and guide educational practice across all learning environments
Mentor, coach and develop educators to build confidence and capability
Support curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice
Embed Aspire's
Grow, Learn & Connect
philosophy throughout the service
Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF)
Drive continuous quality improvement from the centre's opening
Foster meaningful relationships with children, families and the local community
Partner with the Centre Leadership Team to support daily operations
Build a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture
Educational Leader | Brand-New Service: Lara Lakes | Full-Time
Lead from the beginning. Shape quality. Inspire a brand-new team.
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten –
Lara Lakes
is opening soon, and we're searching for an experienced
Educational Leader
to help build a culture of excellence from day one.




This is a unique opportunity to establish strong educational foundations, mentor a passionate team of educators, and create high-quality learning environments within our brand-new, purpose-built service.
Working alongside an experienced Centre Manager and leadership team, you'll play a key role in embedding exceptional practice, supporting educator growth, and ensuring every child receives the very best start to their learning journey.
About You
You're a passionate and experienced Educational Leader who enjoys developing people, inspiring best practice and building strong educational cultures.
You'll bring:
ACECQA-approved Diploma or higher, with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education highly regarded
Previous experience as an Educational Leader; experience in new centre openings is highly regarded
Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQF and National Quality Standards
A collaborative coaching and mentoring leadership style
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational skills with attention to quality and compliance
Current Working with Children Check and Police Check
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
Why Join Aspire?
At Aspire, we're committed to creating environments where our people feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.
Be part of a brand-new centre opening team
Purpose-built, modern learning environments with premium resources
Solid leadership support and structured onboarding
Genuine career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation
Educational Leader Allowance
Paid Birthday Leave
Wellbeing Leave
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ongoing professional development and leadership training
Competitive salary and benefits
Additional information
Join a brand-new, purpose-built centre from opening
Educational Leader Allowance, Paid Birthday Leave and Wellbeing Leave
Strong leadership support, professional development and career progression
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