Introduction:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Educational Leader who is looking to lead and inspire an educational team in their continuous improvement of practice and pedagogy.
The Benefits:
Remuneration: Above Award rate of pay and paid overtime Allowance: Additional daily Educational Leader's Allowance Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility Growth: Paid Industry-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy Additional Benefits: Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including; Fitness Passport, EAP and flu injections 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions) Description:
The role of Educational Leader will require you to lead the development and implementation of the Educational Program and Practice in the St Nicholas Service. You will have access to leadership and support on emerging trends impacting the sector through our specialised Pedagogy and Quality Assurance teams.
Your day-to-day work will involve motivating, supporting, and mentoring educators through engagement in professional conversations and critical reflection, hands-on learning, and professional development opportunities. You will empower and support others to build capacity for continuous improvement and work with educators to develop engaging and inspiring learning environments that are inclusive of all children.
This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis, located at our Newcastle West Service.
Skills and Experiences:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Willing to be proactive in implementing curriculum Demonstrated leadership skills within Children Services Dedicated to developing the future of children Demonstrated understanding of: National Quality Framework (NQF) Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting Workplace Health and Safety issues QUALIFICATIONS:
Recognised Early Childhood Teaching Degree as identified by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority or an approved Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations Child protection qualification Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training Working with Children Check verification number If you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.
**Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.**
Additional Information:
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.#J-18808-Ljbffr