Educational Leader Armstrong Creek East

Are you ready to inspire educators and make a lasting impact on childrens lives

At bestchance Child Family Care we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. Were looking for a passionate experienced and inspiring Educational Leader who is ready to lead with purpose coach with confidence and create exceptional learning environments where children families and educators thrive.

If youre someone who loves mentoring others driving continuous improvement and bringing curriculum to life wed love to hear from you.

At bestchance youre joining more than an organisationyoull become part of a purpose-driven community that has been supporting Victorian children and families for generations.

With 35 services across Victoria we are a leading not-for-profit organisation delivering high-quality Early Childhood Education and Care Kindergarten Childrens Therapy Family Support Services Community Programs and specialist education.

Our purpose is simple:

For all children families and individuals to thrive in their community.

Youll be empowered to lead innovate and influence educational excellence while being supported by an experienced leadership team committed to your professional growth.

As our Educational Leader youll play a key leadership role in creating a culture of curiosity reflection and continuous improvement.

You will:

• Lead and inspire educators to deliver outstanding educational programs.
• Mentor and coach teams through reflective practice and professional learning.
• Support curriculum planning aligned with the approved learning framework.
• Guide educators through the planning cycle documentation assessment and intentional teaching.
• Champion high-quality pedagogical practices across the service.
• Build educator capability through coaching mentoring and collaborative learning.
• Foster meaningful relationships with children families educators and the wider community.
• Support Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) Service Review Frameworks (SRF) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure educational practices align with the National Quality Framework National Quality Standards Child Safe Standards and bestchance values.

Is passionate about childrens learning and development.

Loves coaching and mentoring educators.

Inspires others through positive leadership and collaboration.

Is knowledgeable about the National Quality Framework National Quality Standards and approved learning frameworks.

Embraces reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Builds strong relationships with families educators and community partners.

Thinks creatively and is always looking for better ways to support children and teams.

• Diploma or a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).
• Current VIT Registration (where applicable).
• Demonstrated experience in an Educational Leader Kindergarten Teacher or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework.
• Excellent communication coaching and leadership skills.
• A commitment to child safety inclusion and continuous improvement.

At bestchance we genuinely invest in our people.

Youll enjoy:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Career progression across our network of 35 Victorian services.
• The opportunity to influence educational excellence across your service.
• A values-driven workplace where your ideas are welcomed.
• A positive culture built on collaboration respect innovation and inclusion.
• The chance to make a real difference in childrens lives every single day.

Everything we do is guided by our values:

Safety Always
We prioritise the physical emotional and cultural safety of everyone.

Collaboration & Courage
We work together think differently and embrace new ideas.

Integrity & Accountability
We do what we say and learn from every experience.

Respect & Inclusion
Everyone belongs. Every voice matters.

Innovation & Improvement
We continually strive to improve outcomes for children families and communities.

bestchance is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating environments where children feel safe respected and empowered.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people with disability and members of the LGBTQIA community.

If youre passionate about educational excellence and ready to inspire the next generation of educators while making a meaningful difference in childrens lives wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of an organisation where your leadership creates lasting impact.