Educational Leader – Permanent Part Time (3 Days per Week)

About the Role

As our Educational Leader, you will play a key role in guiding pedagogical practice and ensuring excellence across our service. You will be a mentor, critical thinker, and strong support to our educators — while also confidently leading compliance and continuous improvement processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the implementation of the National Quality Framework, including a strong working knowledge of the Education and Care National Law and Regulations

• Guiding and supporting the development and ongoing review of our Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)

• Guiding and supporting educators with SIP/KIS plans

• Supporting and contributing to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

• Facilitating regular Room Leader meetings to drive reflective practice and collaboration

• Mentoring educators and supporting them to follow the planning cycle with confidence and purpose

• Researching and recommending meaningful professional development opportunities that align with service goals and contemporary practice

• Working alongside educators on the floor (minimum one day per week) to strengthen curriculum understanding and implementation

About You

You are a confident and experienced early childhood professional who:

• Holds a minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Has at least 5 years’ experience in the early childhood sector

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the National Law, Regulations, and National Quality Standards

• Holds current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma qualifications

• Is passionate about mentoring and building educator capacity

• Can provide both strong support and clear pedagogical guidance

• Values collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement

Why Join John Street?

• Competitive salary package- 5% above the Professional Community Standard 2021 ($42.50 plus WRG for the year of 2026).

• Professional development opportunities- 2 paid days per year minimum

• Supportive and collaborative work environment- office and administrative support so that you can focus on pedagogy and relationships

• Permanent Part time role - Work life balance guaranteed

• 2 paid Wellbeing days a year on top of standard leave entitlements

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families

At John Street, we are proud of our long-standing connection to the Fitzroy community. As a not-for-profit service, our focus is on people — children, families, and educators. We foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and professional growth. You will be joining a team that values open communication, shared leadership, and high-quality educational outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator ready to step into a leadership role within a supportive, community-driven service that truly values its staff.

If you are a strong and passionate early childhood professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.