Pedagogy and Practice Partner

Inspire educators. Strengthen pedagogy and practice. Create better outcomes for children, families and communities.

• Full-time, permanent
• Northern Suburbs portfolio
• Hybrid - work from services and from home
• Work Life Balance - Work from home over the school holidays
• up to $103K + Super + Car allowance

Are you an experienced Early Childhood Teacher passionate about pedagogy, coaching, mentoring and supporting educators to deliver high-quality practice?

Sparkways is seeking a Full-time Pedagogy and Practice Partner to join our Early Learning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside service leaders, Educational Leaders and educators to strengthen teaching practice across our sessional kindergartens and Early Learning Centres.

You will be part of a collaborative team that values reflection, continuous improvement and best practice, working closely with our highly respected Head of Early Learning in collaboration with a Senior Practice Partner and operations team.

Why join Sparkways?

• Make a genuine impact on educator capability and children's learning outcomes
• Hands-on coaching role with strong career progression opportunities
• Work closely with experienced leaders and passionate early childhood professionals
• Regular professional learning, reflection and upskilling opportunities
• Support both kindergarten programs and birth-to-three pedagogy in our ELCs
• Flexible hybrid work model combining service visits and working from home

About the role

Your day will include:

• Observing practice and providing coaching and feedback
• Working with Educational Leaders to build the team's capability
• Coaching and mentoring service leadership, educators and teams
• Supporting reflective practice and best practice guidelines
• Facilitating room meetings and professional discussions
• Supporting services with School Readiness Funding planning and implementation
• Supporting educators with strategies for children with additional needs
• Collaborating with Early Learning Team (Area Managers and Pedagogy and Practice Partners) to prioritise service support

Service locations:

The role will initially support services primarily across Melbourne’s northern region. As our service portfolios evolve, there may be opportunities or requirements to support services across the western region in the future. We are looking for someone who is flexible and comfortable working across different locations as service needs change.

Start date:

The position is expected to commence from 5 October 2026 (Term 4)

We are open to an earlier start date for the right candidate.

About you

You are an experienced Early Childhood professional who enjoys developing others and driving quality improvement with pedagogy and best practice at the forefront

You will have:

• Bachelor qualification (or above) in Early Childhood Education
• Current VIT registration
• Strong experience as an Early Childhood Teacher
• Knowledge of EYLF, VEYLDF and National Quality Standards
• Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting educator practice
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to child safety, inclusion and continuous improvement
• Current driver's licence and access to your own vehicle

Desirable:

• Multi-site experience
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or coaching or mentoring qualifications

How to apply

Apply via Seek

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining;

• Your experience coaching and mentoring educators
• Your experience supporting quality improvement and School Readiness Funding
• Why you are interested in joining Sparkways

Applications close: 28 August 2026.

Please note that interviews will commence after the closing date, with shortlisted candidates contacted to arrange an interview.

Any questions?

Mami Akase Talent Acquisition Coordinator

04•• ••• 311 

••••@sparkways.org.au

Child Safety and inclusion

Sparkways is an equal opportunity employer committed to child safety and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and people of all identities and experiences.