Are you passionate about shaping young minds and inspiring educators? Join Only About Children Newport, a vibrant early learning community in Melbourne's western suburbs. With beautiful outdoor spaces and a strong leadership team, we offer the perfect environment for children to explore, learn, and thrive. This dynamic blended role allows you to make a real impact—both on the floor and off the floor—as you coach and support teams in best practices, ensuring every child's learning journey is enriched.

As our Educational Leader, you will:
✨ Lead, mentor, and empower educators to deliver a high-quality curriculum.
✨ Guide and inspire teams in curriculum decision-making to create meaningful learning experiences.
✨ Work alongside the Campus Director to drive positive educational outcomes.
✨ Foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and excellence in early childhood education.

Educational Leader - Only About Children Newport

✅ Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education.
✅ Minimum 2 years of experience in an educational leadership role.
✅ Strong communication skills to connect with families and teams.
✅ A hands-on, collaborative, and passionate approach to early learning.
✅ Deep understanding of frameworks and regulations.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 50% childcare discount for employees.
• Above award salary with annual reviews.
• Two extra weeks' leave for ECTs.
• Wellbeing perks - two ‘Wellbeing Days' + option to purchase extra leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.
• Retail discounts & cashback offers at over 500 retailers.
• Loyalty Recognition Program to celebrate your journey with us.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Commitment to your growth with leadership and development programs.

At OAC, we believe our people are worth more—more recognition, more benefits, and more career growth. Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special!

How to Apply

Click ‘apply now' and submit your application or email [email protected] to discuss the opportunity further.

At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026. This payment is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported.

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children

Why You'll Love Being Part of OAC: