Educational Leader | Journey Early Learning Echuca West Lead Learning. Inspire Educators. Make an Impact.

Are you an experienced Early Childhood professional passionate about educational leadership, pedagogy and supporting educators to deliver high-quality learning experiences?

Join Journey Early Learning Echuca West as our Educational Leader and play a key role in leading educational practice, strengthening pedagogy and supporting our team to create meaningful outcomes for children.

About the Role As our Educational Leader, you'll provide pedagogical leadership across the centre, working alongside Early Childhood Educators and Centre Leadership to strengthen curriculum, teaching practice and children's learning outcomes.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Lead the development and implementation of high-quality educational programs and curriculum

Support educators to deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences

Mentor and coach Early Childhood Educators to strengthen their pedagogical practice and confidence

Guide educators through reflective practice, professional learning and continuous improvement

Ensure educational programs reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), children's interests, strengths and individual learning needs

Support the development, implementation and review of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)

Contribute to the centre's ongoing quality improvement and NQS outcomes

Build a culture of collaboration, professional learning and reflective practice

Work closely with Centre Leadership to support strong educational and operational outcomes

Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and the wider Journey community





This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact beyond your own room and help shape the educational practice, capability and culture of an entire early learning centre.

About Our Centre Journey Early Learning Echuca West is a welcoming early learning centre where children, families and educators are at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll join a passionate and collaborative Early Childhood Education team committed to creating engaging learning environments, building robust relationships and supporting every child to learn, explore and thrive.

With the support of Centre Leadership and Journey's broader Education and Support Office teams, you’ll have the opportunity to share your expertise and help educators continue to grow.

Why Join Journey? Professional development and genuine career progression opportunities

Journey Academy learning and development opportunities

Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture

Opportunities to grow your career across the Journey Early Learning network

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

A values-driven organisation that invests in its people

The opportunity to influence educational practice and outcomes across the centre





About You We're looking for an experienced Early Childhood professional who is passionate about educational leadership, pedagogy and supporting educators to grow.

You’ll bring:

A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent

Previous experience as an Educational Leader, Lead Educator or in a similar pedagogical leadership role

Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)

Experience mentoring, coaching and supporting Early Childhood Educators to strengthen their practice

Strong understanding of curriculum development, reflective practice and continuous improvement

Experience contributing to Quality Improvement Plans and quality improvement initiatives

Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills

A genuine passion for children's learning, development and wellbeing

A commitment to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments

National Child Safety (Foundation Module) training or willingness to complete

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

A valid Working with Children Check

Safeguarding At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. Our See, Act, Tell safeguarding framework empowers every team member to recognise concerns, take appropriate action and speak up to help create secure environments where every child feels protected, respected and heard.

If you're ready to use your Early Childhood expertise to lead educational practice, inspire educators and make a meaningful difference for children, we'd love to hear from you.

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