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Educational Leader

Hazelbrook, New South Wales 2779, Australia • Full-time

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • ECT

Description

Educational Leader – Full Time Role

Possum Early Childhood Centre | Hazelbrook

Are you ECT or Diploma qualified educator with a genuine passion for nurturing young minds? Do you believe that the preschool years (ages 3-5yrs) lay the foundation for lifelong learning and development?

If so, Possum Early Childhood Centre is the place for you!

As Educational Leader, you will work alongside our leadership team and educators to support curriculum development, mentor staff, and promote reflective practice across the service.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting educators to plan and implement meaningful learning experiences for children aged 3-5 years
  • Mentoring and coaching educators to strengthen professional practice
  • Guiding critical reflection and continuous improvement processes
  • Supporting trainees and new educators in developing their skills and confidence
  • Working collaboratively with families and the broader leadership team
  • Contributing to a positive team culture focused on high-quality outcomes for children

About Our Approach

At Possum ECC, we are committed to evidence-informed practice and creating environments that support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Our work is guided by:

  • Circle of Security Classrooms
  • Brain SET Environments
  • The Family Partnership Model

We are also engaged in practitioner research to develop a unique pedagogy tailored for children, ensuring we remain leaders in early childhood education.

What We Offer

  • Above Award Salary & Conditions
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Dedicated programming and leadership time
  • Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
  • Paid staff meetings
  • Additional Wellbeing leave
  • Generous salary packaging benefits through our not-for-profit status

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Hold an approved Early Childhood qualification (ECT or Diploma)
  • Have experience working in early childhood education and care
  • Have previous experience mentoring, coaching or leading educators
  • Be passionate about early childhood education
  • Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Value reflective practice and continuous improvement
  • Be committed to providing high-quality outcomes for children and families

If you’re passionate about the early years and would like to work in a service that values relationships, research and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Company Overview

“Together, we support children’s and families’ learning, safety and wellbeing.” If you’re looking to join a workplace that has an inspiring purpose, offers a family-friendly work environment, and nurtures your personal and professional development, join the Connect Children and Families team. We’re a small Blue Mountains Community based not-for-profit organisation, meaning we exist purely to improve the lives of children and their families in NSW’s Blue Mountains region and areas of Western Sydney. Our work truly makes a difference, creating positive change for children, families and community. Our small organisational size means greater employee connection and a community feel to our workplace. Our team members are names not numbers.