At a Glance
- Tasks: Mentor and inspire educators while enhancing children's learning experiences.
- Company: Family-owned early learning service with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Ongoing professional development, collaborative leadership, and a positive workplace.
- Other info: Strong focus on collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children and families every day.
- Qualifications: Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and experience in curriculum leadership.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
At Burnett House, we're proudly family-owned and built on family values.
Our warm and welcoming early learning service is centred around care, connection, and community.
We believe children thrive when they are surrounded by passionate Educators, supportive leaders, and meaningful relationships with families.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Educational Leader to join our team and help drive excellence in teaching and learning.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who loves mentoring others, inspiring best practice, and creating engaging learning environments where children can flourish.
Working closely with our Educational Leadership team, you'll play an active role in supporting Educators, enhancing curriculum outcomes, and embedding high-quality practices across the service.
About the Role
As our Educational Leader, you'll be a hands-on mentor and role model within the centre.
You'll support Educators to implement meaningful learning experiences, strengthen pedagogical practices, and continuously improve outcomes for children.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the floor with teams, coaching and guiding Educators, and contributing to a culture of collaboration, reflection, and growth.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting Educators to plan, implement, and evaluate engaging learning programs aligned with the EYLF
- Mentoring and coaching educators to strengthen teaching practices and professional confidence
- This role will be 2 days non-contact and 3 days contact
- Collaborating with room teams to extend children's learning and development
- Assisting with curriculum planning, documentation, and critical reflection processes
- Supporting compliance with the NQS, EYLF, Child Safe Standards, and centre policies
- Working alongside the leadership team to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Building strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community
- Contributing to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
- Supporting educator development through modelling, feedback, and ongoing guidance
- What You'll Bring
- Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience leading curriculum and supporting educator development
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)
- A passion for continuous improvement and high-quality educational outcomes
- Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
- A positive, proactive, and collaborative approach to leadership
- National Child Safety Training Certificate (Geccko)
- Current Blue Card
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
- Availability to work 5 days per week
- Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Family-owned service with strong values and a supportive culture
- A collaborative leadership team that genuinely values your input
- Opportunity to focus on curriculum leadership and educator mentoring
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Well-resourced learning environments designed to inspire exploration and creativity
- A positive workplace where relationships, wellbeing, and quality matter
- The opportunity to make a real impact on children, educators, and families every day
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Educational Leader in Brisbane employer: Burnett House
At Burnett House, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned early learning service that fosters a warm and supportive environment. Our commitment to care, connection, and community creates a culture where passionate Educators can thrive, supported by a collaborative leadership team dedicated to professional growth and high-quality educational outcomes. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while enjoying ongoing development opportunities in a well-resourced setting.
