Educational Leader

Educational Leader | Indooroopilly

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Educational Leader to join our 54‑place Indooroopilly centre and play a key role in shaping high‑quality practice across the service.

About the Role

As Educational Leader, you’ll work closely with the Centre Manager and team to guide pedagogy, support reflective practice, and build educator capability. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll mentor educators, support programming, and help create meaningful learning experiences for children.

You’ll be a visible and trusted leader—someone educators turn to for guidance, support, and confidence in their everyday practice.

Key Responsibilities

Leading and embedding high-quality pedagogical practice across the centre

Mentoring and coaching educators in programming, planning, and documentation

Supporting reflective practice aligned to the EYLF and NQS

Modelling best practice through active involvement on the floor

Building educator confidence, capability, and consistency

Working collaboratively with the Centre Manager to uplift educational quality

About You

You’re a natural leader who’s committed to supporting others. You bring a warm, collaborative approach and a genuine passion for early learning.

Diploma or Bachelor level Early Childhood Education and Care qualification

Strong understanding of pedagogy, programming, and the EYLF

Previous experience as an Educational Leader (highly regarded)

Confidence mentoring and supporting educators at different stages of their journey

A warm, approachable leadership style grounded in trust and respect

About Our Indooroopilly Centre

Journey Early Learning Indooroopilly is a 54‑place, community‑focused centre with a homely feel and a close‑knit team. Our environment is built on strong relationships where educators feel valued, supported, and heard, and children feel safe and confident to learn.

Growth & Development at Journey

At Journey, leadership growth is intentional and supported. As an Educational Leader, you’ll have access to Journey Academy for targeted professional learning, 4C’s professional development alongside other Educational Leaders, and ongoing mentoring from our Leaders. You’ll have opportunities to influence practice, lead change, and build your leadership capability.

What We Offer

15 hours of Program planning time off the floor, plus an additional 1 hour for every room

Above award rate + Educator Worker Retention Payment (paid weekly)

Educational Leader Allowance

Professional development and training days

80% childcare discounts*

Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)

Paid birthday leave and anniversary gifts

Mental Health First Aid and Employee Assistance Program

High‑quality resources and learning environments

• Terms and conditions apply

Safeguarding Commitment

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We follow our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and the See, Act, Tell framework to ensure every child is safe, secure, and protected every day.