Join Our Team as an Educational Leader at OAC Newport

At Only About Children Newport, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment where ever child is celebrated wholeheatedly. Our team is passionate about fostering curisoity, creativite, and a genuine love for learning. We are seeking an experienced Educational Leader to join our collaborative team and inspire excellence in Early Education.

You will be working in a blended role on the floor and off the floor, dedicating time to supporting the teams in enhancing educational practices, guiding and mentoring educators, and working in partnership with the wider leadership team.

Your Role as Educational Leader is a Really Special One:

• Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our educational programs, ensuring aligning with our OAC Grow Curriculum and the EYLF & NQS.
• Mentoring and supporting educators in reflective practice, curriculum planning, and pedagogy strategies.
• Fostering a culture of growth through coaching, professional development, and collaboration.
• Engaging with families to build strong partnerships and ensure they are informed and involved in their child's learning journey.
• Contributing to the campus' strategic planning and quality improvement processes.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated educational leadership experience.
• Team-based, hands-on, collaborative approach to your practices.
• Ability to communicate and connect with families.
• Deep understanding of the frameworks and regulations
• Availability to work full-time

You Are Worth More:

We believe our people are worth more. That means more pay & benefits, more wellbeing, more recognition, and more development, including:

• 50% discount for employee childcare fee.
• Additional 2 weeks of leave for ECTs
• Attend monthly Educational Leader meetings at the Support Office
• Two ‘Wellbeing Days' and option to purchase up to two weeks additional annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Retail Discount Program including discounted online and instore vouchers and over 500 online cashback offers.
• Loyalty Recognition Program to reward tenure of service.
• Commitment to leadership and development programs

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.

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