Educational Leader

Unleash your potential as an Educational Leader at Guardian Childcare & Education!

Step into a role that goes beyond a job title—it's a purpose-driven opportunity to make a lasting impact on how we teach Australia's children in a rapidly changing world. Join us and become an innovator, an advocate for professional learning, and a driving force behind best practices in early childhood education.

Why Guardian?

1. Lead your ongoing professional development through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.
2. Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments where you lead programming and collaborate on resourcing decisions.
3. Build and influence professional capacity within our network, shaping teaching programs and practices.
4. Collaborate with educators and teachers to share best practices, innovate through exploration, discovery, and play.

...and we also offer:

1. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
2. Benefit from WHEREFIT—2,000 discounted corporate offers for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty, and more.
3. Participate in the Guardian Degree program with paid study, flexible work hours, mentorship, and course fee reimbursement.
4. Stay prepared with paid first aid courses and renewals.

Our Centre:

Guardian Childcare & Education Point Cook South is a newly refurbished, light-filled and homely Childcare Centre with a range of spacious indoor and outdoor areas designed to inspire curiosity and exploration.

Our long day care centre in Point Cook is conveniently situated for families living in and near the surrounding suburbs of Hoppers Crossing, Truganina, Werribee and Seabrook. Children are supported through those important early years to explore and develop their social and emotional skills through their early learning journey by a dedicated team of university-qualified Teachers and Educators.

Your Opportunity:

1. Lead the development and implementation of the curriculum.
2. Support educators in delivering an exceptional educational program.
3. Assess children's learning and development.
4. Set clear goals and expectations for teaching and practice.
5. Contribute to ongoing improvement through the Quality Improvement Plan.

To be considered, you should have:

• Diploma or Tertiary Qualifications in Early Childhood Education (approved by ACECQA).
• Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
• Previous experience in a similar role (highly desirable).
• Valid Working with Children's Check for VIC.

Don't miss this opportunity to join Guardian Childcare & Education and shape the future of early childhood education. Apply now and be part of our commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. Together, let's create an extraordinary future!

Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.