Educational Leader
Job ad reference:
OAC/1921697E
Location
Coogee
Advertisement Open Date
23-Sep-2026
Advertisement Closing Date
14-Oct-2026
Ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? Discover how an Educational Leader role at Coogee Beach can empower you to grow, inspire others, and make a lasting impact.
✨ Why Join Us?
Competitive salary + above-award benefits package
Be part of one of Australia's leading childcare providers
Ongoing networking & professional development opportunities with Ed Leaders across OAC
Only About Children Coogee Beach is a beautiful campus looking for an Educational Leader for a Fixed-term, Maternity Leave cover. For suitable candidates, ongoing employment would be highly considered.
🌱 Campus highlights:
Spacious outdoor play areas that encourage curiosity and discovery
Purposeful, age-based indoor learning environments
A warm, passionate team culture built on respect, support, and care
As an Educational Leader, you'll be at the heart of inspiring learning outcomes by:
Guiding and mentoring educators to deliver high-quality programs
Collaborating with the leadership team to enhance curriculum and pedagogy
Building strong, supportive relationships with families
Encouraging curiosity, reflection, and growth across the team
We're looking for a motivated leader with:
A Diploma or Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification
1–2 years of leadership experience (as an Educational Leader or similar)
A collaborative, team-focused approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care – we call this The OAC Way.
With 80+ campuses across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, there are endless opportunities for growth and career progression within OAC.
WRP
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—because You Are Worth More.
Safeguarding/Child Safety
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.
We'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career!
