Do you dream of leading from the heart, guiding a passionate team, and being the calm, curious presence wherever you go?
We’re on the lookout for a 2IC (Second-in-Charge) who thrives on connection, creativity, and collaboration – someone who’s just as comfortable mentoring educators in a preschool room as they are documenting learning stories under the trees or supporting admin magic in the office.

About Anchorage Early Learning
Located in Grays Point, Anchorage is a nature-rich, community-focused early learning service where children are encouraged to explore, wonder, and lead their own learning. Our days are filled with River Kindy adventures, Beyond the Gate excursions, vegetable gardens, and collaborative projects that reflect our Reggio Emilia and Curiosity Approach-inspired philosophy. We believe in nurturing strong connections — with children, families, colleagues, and the natural world. Our learning environments are calm, homely, and thoughtfully designed to support creativity, discovery, and meaningful experiences.

The Role
This isn’t your typical leadership role. As our 2IC and float mentor, you’ll move fluidly through all our spaces – guiding educators, supporting programming, and stepping in wherever your wisdom is needed most. Whether you're with the team during a busy morning, helping fine-tune documentation, or bringing calm and clarity to the office, you'll be the glue that holds our beautiful rhythm together.

You’ll lead with empathy, model reflective practice, and help bring our shared vision to life. And when our Nominator Supervisor is away, you’ll step into their shoes with confidence and care. This is a unique leadership role that offers the chance to work across all spaces of our service. As our 2IC and floating mentor, you’ll support educators in various rooms, guide daily practices, contribute to programming and reflection, and assist with administrative and compliance tasks.

You’ll work closely with the Nominated Supervisor, stepping into leadership when needed and helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting others, loves being hands-on, and is ready to contribute both on the floor and in the office.

Your Day Might Include:

• Mentoring and supporting educators across rooms

• Building strong relationships with children and families
• Contributing to documentation, programming, and compliance tasks
• Taking on administrative duties alongside the Nominated Supervisor
• Supporting a culture of reflection, collaboration, and shared learning

You Might Be the One If You:

• See leadership as a partnership – you’re someone who uplifts, mentors, and walks alongside others.
• Are just as passionate about early childhood theory as you are about the joy of child-led play.
• Thrive in variety – from deep office focus to spontaneous play in the mud kitchen.
• Are organised, confident, and love bringing people together.
• Hold a Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and have a solid understanding of EYLF, NQS, and compliance.
• Believe relationships are everything – with children, families, and your team.

What We Offer:

• A close-knit, down-to-earth team who feel more like family
• Time each week dedicated to office/admin/leadership tasks
• Nature-rich experiences like River Kindy and local community adventures
• A chance to work across age groups and bring your leadership skills into every corner of the service
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow
• A workplace that celebrates YOU – your voice, your growth, and your big ideas

Sound like your kind of place? Let’s chat!
Send us your resume and a little about why this role feels like your next big (and beautiful) adventure. Let’s mentor, guide, grow, and create something magical – together. 🌿