Educational Leader – Salisbury East

Full-Time (35hrs) Position | 38-Place Family-Owned Early Learning Centre | Salisbury East, SA

5 Hours of Dedicated Educational Leader Time Every Friday

Are you a passionate and creative Educational Leader who loves inspiring children, developing meaningful programs and supporting educators to reach their full potential?

At Cheeky Monkey's Early Learning, we believe great early childhood education begins with passionate educators, meaningful relationships and opportunities for children to explore, discover and grow.

We are a small, family-owned, 38-place centre in Salisbury East, where children, families and educators are genuinely valued. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels connected and has a sense of belonging.

We are seeking a confident, creative and motivated Educational Leader who is ready to take an active role in developing our educational programs, mentoring our team and driving continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic prospect for someone who enjoys being hands-on with programming, has fresh ideas and wants to make a real difference in a close-knit early learning community.

About the Role

- As our Educational Leader, you will play an important role in shaping the educational direction of our centre.

We are looking for someone who can confidently create, develop and implement engaging educational programs while guiding and supporting educators to deliver meaningful, high-quality learning experiences.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Educational Programming: Take a hands-on role in creating, developing, implementing and evaluating engaging, play-based educational programs aligned with the EYLF V2.0 and NQS.

- Leadership and Mentoring: Guide, inspire and support educators in their programming, planning, observations, documentation and critical reflection.

- Creative Learning Experiences: Encourage intentional, child-centred learning opportunities that reflect children's interests, strengths, abilities and developmental needs.

- Consistency and Quality: Work collaboratively with educators to ensure programming and documentation are meaningful, consistent and of a high standard across the centre.

- Quality Improvement Plan (QIP): Take responsibility for writing, maintaining,



reviewing and regularly updating the centre's QIP, working alongside management and educators to identify strengths, improvement priorities and ongoing goals.

- Team Development: Foster a positive team culture that encourages collaboration, professional growth, reflective practice and continuous improvement.

- Relationships: Build genuine, respectful and positive relationships with children, families and fellow educators.

- Leading by Example: Be an approachable, enthusiastic and supportive leader who brings warmth, creativity, positivity and inclusion to our centre.

Dedicated Educational Leader Time

We understand that quality educational leadership requires dedicated time and support.

That's why this position includes 5 hours of rostered non-contact time every Friday, specifically allocated to educational programming, mentoring, reviewing documentation and maintaining the centre's Quality Improvement Plan.

This provides you with valuable time to focus on your leadership responsibilities, develop meaningful programs and support the ongoing growth of our educators and centre.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and has the confidence, creativity and initiative to lead our educational programming.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved).

- A strong understanding of the EYLF V2.0, NQS and child development.

- Experience and confidence in developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs.

- Strong programming, documentation and critical reflection skills.

- The ability to mentor, encourage and guide educators with different levels of experience.

- Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.

- A proactive approach, with the confidence to bring fresh ideas and take initiative.





- A genuine passion for working with children, families and educators in a small, community-focused centre.

- A current Working with Children Check and relevant First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

Previous experience as an Educational Leader would be highly regarded. However, we also welcome applications from experienced educators who are ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- At Cheeky Monkey's Early Learning, we believe our educators deserve to feel supported, appreciated and empowered to make a difference.

Here's what makes our centre special:

- Small, Family-Owned Environment: Be part of a welcoming 38-place centre where genuine relationships matter and everyone is valued.

- Dedicated Leadership Time: Enjoy 5 hours of rostered non-contact time every Friday to focus on your Educational Leader responsibilities.

- Creative Freedom: Bring your own ideas, experiences and passion to life through engaging and meaningful educational programs.

- Meaningful Leadership: Take ownership of programming, mentor educators and have a genuine influence on the educational direction of our centre.

- Supportive Management: Work alongside management who value your professional knowledge, encourage initiative and welcome new ideas.

- Collaborative Team: Be part of a close-knit team that values communication, creativity and working together.

- Make a Real Difference: Have the opportunity to positively influence children's learning, development and everyday experiences.

- Your Voice Matters: Be encouraged to contribute ideas, introduce improvements and help our centre continue to grow.

✨ If you're an enthusiastic, creative and motivated educator who loves developing meaningful educational programs, inspiring others and making a difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Whether you're an experienced Educational Leader looking for a fresh opportunity or a passionate educator ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now through SEEK with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you'd be a great addition to our team.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate new member to our Cheeky Monkey's family!

📌 Educational Leader (Salisbury East)
🏢 cheeky Monkey's Early Learning Child Care
📍 Salisbury East