Join a Thriving Early Learning Environment at The Rockhampton Grammar School

The Rockhampton Grammar School Early Learning Centre are seeking experienced Educational Leader to join our team at our North Rockhampton Centre.

At The Rockhampton Grammar School Early Learning Centre, our staff are at the heart of the safe, nurturing, and enriching environment we provide. We are committed to recognising and rewarding their vital contribution—which is why we offer above-Award wages which exceed the standard Worker Retention Payment.

We are dedicated to providing high quality education and care to our families every day. We also value our staff and the important role that they play. Located in close proximity to the main School campus, our Early Learning Centre is the perfect place for children to grow, learn and play. Children in various stages of development – from 6 weeks to 5 years old – are encouraged to explore their natural environment.

RGS ELC staff are provided with fantastic employment conditions, morning-tea and lunch provided daily, dedicate non-contact time, covered lunch breaks, ongoing professional learning and development and we value a work life balance.

POSITION TITLE: Educational Leader

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Permanent

DEPARTMENT: Early Learning Centre

REPORTS TO: Centre Manager

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Your primary role is to oversee, lead and develop quality reflective practices to deliver the Early Years learning framework to a high-quality standard. Effective leadership builds and promotes a positive organisational culture and professional learning community (NQS Standard 7.2)

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Leading and being part of reflective practice discussions about practice and implementing the learning framework. Reflective discussions and considerations for practice will focus upon interactions, routines, intentional teaching and learning.

Mentoring other educators by leading quality practice.

Discussing routines and how to make them more effective learning experiences, observing children and educator interactions and making suggestions on how to improve interactions and intentional teaching.

Talking to families about the educational program.

Working with other early childhood professionals such maternal and child health nurses and early childhood intervention specialists.

Considering how the program can be linked to the community by working with other community services such as Aboriginal Elders.

Establishing systems across the service to ensure there is continuity of learning when children change room or attend other services, and then in their transition to school.

Assisting with documenting children’s learning and how these assessments can inform curriculum decision making.

The Educational Leader will be required to perform any other task as requested by the Approved Provider, Nominated Supervisor or management representative which is lawful and does not pose a health or safety risk.

The Educational Leader will need to demonstrate:

Strong leadership abilities that display respect, dignity, direction and ability to inspire and influence other educators

Strong understanding of curriculum

Clear pedagogy of learning

Situation responsive

Strong ability to create vision and ability to communicate that vision

Ability to support and extend others

Cutting edge-current ideas/ research

Interest in, and a passion for, children’s learning

An interest in collaborating with other educators

Sound communication skills

A willingness to take on this role.

The educational leader should consider what strategies are needed to improve the educational program and at a minimum should perform:

Monthly curriculum reviews

Regular educator meetings

Mentoring

Training on any new research to assist educators.

Other Duties:

To act as Assistant Director when required;

Other duties as directed by the Director of Early Learning.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To work in accordance with the requirements of the Children Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) Act 2011, Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard for Early Education and Care

Working in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Early Childhood Australia

Implementing the services’ philosophy in undertaking all other duties

Working in accordance with the policies and associated procedures of the School and Centre

Provide ongoing support and assistance to other staff in all areas of service operation

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Staff employed by The Rockhampton Grammar School Early Learning Centre have responsibilities relating to Occupational Health and Safety which require staff to recognise and support all of the Centre’s Workplace Health and Safety Manuals, Policies and Procedures, in addition to taking reasonable care to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others at the workplace.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent;

Current First Aid Certificate (approved by ACECQA)

Current CPR Certificate (approved by ACECQA)

Current Anaphylaxis Training (approved by ACECQA)

Current Emergency Asthma Management Training (approved by ACECQA)

Current Working with Children Check as required under legislation

National Police Check where administering CCS as a person in day-to-day charge

Commitment to maintaining current knowledge and attending additional training as necessary

Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks qualification check and professional registration checks.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position - please 'apply now' by emailing [email protected]

Please submit the following compulsory items:

Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your relevant experience;

Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;

RGS Application for Employment Form.

Applications are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible and will be reviewed as they are received. However, must be submitted no later than 4:00pm, Friday 11th July 2025.

Enquiries can be directed to Adeina Shackelton (Director of Early Learning Centre) on 4936 0880.

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received and RGS reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found.

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements.