Educational Leader

Educational Leader Curriculum Support (Part-time role)

About the role.

A rare opportunity to join our team as Educational Leader who will inspire educators, elevate practice, and collaborate with Centre Manager to ensure all programs promote healthy development, wellbeing and learning for children at the service.

At Saranna Early Childhood Education and Care Centre (SECECC), where we are dedicated to providing quality care and education to children in a nurturing, supportive environment, the holistic wellbeing and development inclusive of all children. The key responsibilities are supporting educators in developing and implementing educational programs in the service and assisting the Centre Manager in implementing and maintaining the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Model Code for Early Childhood Education and Care. They will adhere to the National Quality Framework, National law, National regulations, National quality standards and the approved learning frameworks.

In this role, you will build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships that are central to your pedagogy and guided by the Centre philosophy, demonstrating professional leadership in your interactions with children, families, educators and colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The Educational Leader will also be asked to act as the person in charge / second in charge (2IC) in the absence of the Centre Manager.

This position is offered as 60 hours per fortnight working Monday to Friday. Level 5 $86,157 to $88,905 per annum (pro rata basis) plus superannuation and salary packaging opportunity.

Our Organisation

SECECC is a unique service situated on the 32-acre property of the Rick Hammersley Centre Therapeutic Community in Cullacabardee (10 minutes from Ellenbrook). With a qualified team of workers, SECECC encourages every child to grow, learn, and develop at their own pace. Our educational programs provide supportive, active learning through flexible play with a focus on building the strengths of individual children.

What we offer you. 

• Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options available.   
• 12 days Personal Leave PLUS two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave
• Five weeks annual leave.
• Annual training allowance. 
• Uniform supplied
• Professional team and Rewarding team culture.
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.     
• Comprehensive orientation and induction.  

To be appointed / successful in this role you will require the following key qualifications, skills and experience:

• Diploma of Children Services or equivalent as recognised by Education and Care Services.
• Extensive knowledge of child development and knowledge of current quality care and education practices along with understanding of Early Years Learning Framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and associated Regulations.
• Knowledge of National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and some knowledge of legislative changes around child safety.
• Must have completed the Foundations of Child Safety Training
• Ability to meet requirements for Nominated Supervisor under the National Regulations.
• Demonstrated problem solving, conflict management, and mediation.
• Excellent time management, communication and leadership skills, and ability to reflect on these.
• Experience leading and motivating staff.
• Experience integrating an anti-bias ethos across the daily operations of a service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to be open and responsive and to work in a team environment.
• Current WWC, National Police Clearance, and full work rights to work in Australia.

How to apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, and to be considered for the role, you MUST apply through seek website.

. Your application should include:   

•  current resume, including two referees.  
• cover letter stating your suitability for the role in no more than two pages.  

For further information please contact Corina Barrett at cbarrett@cyrenianhouse.com

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this role and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

P.S. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout Cyrenian House.  In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months. 

Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com 

P.S. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout Cyrenian House.  In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months. 

Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap.

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.