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Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Cobblebank is seeking a passionate and experienced Educational Leader to join our team on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an established Educational Leader to guide educational practice, mentor educators and support high-quality learning outcomes for children.

If you have a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), and enjoy working collaboratively with educators and room leaders, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Aspire?

At Aspire, we’re committed to creating environments where our people feel supported, valued and set up for success.

- Modern learning environments with high-quality resources
- Supportive leadership and a structured onboarding experience
- Clear career progression pathways within a growing organisation
- Eligible for the MEA Worker Retention Payment
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Wellbeing Leave
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing professional development and leadership support
- Competitive salary plus applicable allowances

About Cobblebank Our Cobblebank service provides a welcoming environment where children can learn, grow and develop through meaningful early learning experiences.

We are looking for an Educational Leader who can work closely with the Centre Leadership Team, educators and room leaders to strengthen curriculum delivery, support reflective practice and ensure a consistent approach to quality across the service.

About the Role

As Educational Leader, you will play a key role in guiding educational practice and supporting educators to deliver engaging, meaningful and high-quality learning experiences for children.





Working collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team, you will help embed best practice, build educator capability and drive continuous improvement across the centre.

You will

- Lead and strengthen the educational program across all learning environments
- Coach, mentor and support educators and room leaders in their professional development
- Guide educators in planning, documenting and evaluating children's learning
- Support the development, implementation and review of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
- Ensure educational practice aligns with the EYLF, NQS and National Quality Framework (NQF)
- Promote reflective practice and continuous improvement across the service
- Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and educators
- Work collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team to achieve quality outcomes
- Support a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture

About You You are a confident, approachable and passionate early childhood professional who understands the importance of quality educational practice and enjoys helping others grow.

You bring

- An ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher qualification
- At least 1–2 years of experience working as an Educational Leader
- A strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS and National Quality Framework




- Experience contributing to and implementing a Quality Improvement Plan
- The ability to coach, mentor and develop educators professionally
- Confidence guiding curriculum planning, documentation and evaluation of children's learning
- Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative approach to working with educators, room leaders and families
- A valid Working with Children Check and Police Check
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates

Availability: This is a full-time, five-day-per-week position. You must be versatile to rotate shifts within the centre's operating hours of 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Why Aspire? At Aspire Early Education, we believe great Educational Leaders are central to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families. We are committed to supporting our leaders through professional development, collaboration and opportunities to grow within our expanding organisation.

Join a team where your expertise, leadership and passion for early childhood education can make a genuine difference.

Our Commitment Aspire Early Education is committed to child safety, inclusion and culturally safe environments for all children and families. We celebrate diversity and actively support reconciliation, ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel a strong sense of belonging within our services.

Ready to Apply? If you’re an experienced Educational Leader who is passionate about developing educators, strengthening educational practice and creating quality learning experiences for children, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with Aspire!

Video cover letters are welcome and encouraged.

📌 Educational Leader - Cobblebank
🏢 Aspire Early Education
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