Join our Community at Friends’ Early Learning Centre and Outside School Hours Care

Friends Early Learning Centre provides a warm, nurturing and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to learn, grow and develop through meaningful relationships and play-based experiences. As an integral part of The Friends' School, we believe every child is capable, curious and unique, and we are committed to supporting each child's individual learning journey from the very beginning.

Our educators create rich learning experiences that foster confidence, creativity, resilience and a lifelong love of learning. Working in partnership with families, we provide a protected, inclusive and engaging environment where children feel valued, respected and empowered to explore the world around them.

As part of The Friends' School, one of Tasmania's leading independent schools, Friends’ Early Learning and Outside School Hours Care programs are guided by the School's Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, Earthcare and Peace. These values are reflected in everything we do, from the way we build respectful relationships with children and families to the collaborative culture we foster amongst our team.

If you are passionate about early childhood education, inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, and believe in the extraordinary potential of every child, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking experienced educators who are eager to work within a team-oriented, values-driven community where children, families and educators learn and grow together.

Why Work at The Friends’ School?

We recognise that our people are our greatest strength. That's why we are committed to providing a positive, supportive workplace where you can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

As part of our team, you'll have access to:

Wellbeing

- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual influenza vaccinations
- Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
- No-cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply)

Financial & Family Benefits

- Competitive salaries (plus superannuation)
- Staff discounts on school fees
- Paid parental leave
- Priority access to our Early Learning Centre and Outside School Hours Care,



subject to availability

Professional Growth & Community

- Comprehensive induction and onboarding
- Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
- Staff social events and community activities
- Opportunities to support outreach initiatives, including Relay for Life, Loui's Van and the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood program

Learn more about our vibrant community by visiting Friends' School website.

Join a school where your work is valued, your wellbeing matters and your contribution helps shape the lives of young people and the wider community.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Educator to lead our 3-Year-Old Kindergarten program at Friends’ Early Learning. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early childhood professional to lead a team of educators in delivering a high-quality, engaging and inclusive learning environment where children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn.

The successful candidate will bring strong pedagogical knowledge, a commitment to play-based learning and the ability to build meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues. You will play a key role in leading curriculum development, supporting educator practice and fostering a positive culture of continuous improvement.

Key Focus Areas

Lead, mentor and support a team of educators to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate and play-based learning programs.

- Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs, including the assessment and documentation of children's learning and development.
- Implement the Early Years Learning Framework and International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), incorporating inquiry-based learning approaches.
- Build genuine, respectful and supportive relationships with children and their families,



promoting a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing.
- Provide leadership in child safeguarding, ensuring a protected, inclusive and supportive environment and compliance with relevant policies and mandatory reporting requirements.
- Promote positive behaviour guidance strategies and support the individual needs, health, safety and wellbeing of all children.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support continuous improvement, reflective practice and the ongoing development of the centre's educational programs.
- Work collaboratively with Kindergarten teachers to support children's transition from Early Learning to Kindergarten, including the preparation of developmental learning summaries.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, professional learning and the implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

- Must hold a completed ACECQA-approved degree in Early Childhood Education or Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Teaching.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and contemporary early childhood pedagogies.
- Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating high-quality educational programs using play-based and inquiry-based learning approaches.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to guide, mentor and support a team of educators.
- Robust understanding of child safeguarding, mandatory reporting requirements and relevant health and safety obligations.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Commitment to reflective practice, ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
- Willingness to undertake and maintain relevant IBPYP professional learning.

A full outline of the responsibilities is provided in the Position Description.

How to Apply To apply, please submit the following:

- A cover letter outlining the full selection criteria, including relevant experience.
- Your current resume detailing qualifications, certifications, and employment history.

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📌 Lead Educator (LEEDXX) - Three Year Kinder (North Hobart)
🏢 The Friends' School
📍 North Hobart