Educational Leader

About this role

Only About Children Hampton

Only About Children Hampton is a beautiful small service consisting of 59 places, 3 rooms and a large outdoor space for children to explore and learn in wonderful environments. You will be joining a strong leadership team and a dedicated group of educators allowing you to inspire, lead, mentor, coach, and guide educators to support in curriculum decision making and to support positive educational outcomes for children.

The Educational Leader has an influential and important role in inspiring, motivating and also challenging or extending the practice of educators. The role is a collaborative one, involving inquiry and reflection, which can significantly impact on the important work educators do with the children and their families. 

You will work in partnership with the Campus Director and the wider campus leadership team to deliver a high-quality curriculum ensuring we deliver the best possible outcomes for children. The Educational leader is an integral part of the campus leadership team, whose stewardship of guiding and implementing the campus philosophy through the curriculum and in alignment with the OAC Grow curriculum and Heart Principles.

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 leadership team. 

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• 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.
• Strong understanding of the frameworks and regulations 

You Are Worth More

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

• 50% discount for employee childcare fee.
• Above award salary and annual review.
• Two ‘Wellbeing Days' and option to purchase up to two weeks additional annual leave.
• Access to 10 days paid Family & Domestic Violence support.
• 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.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Commitment to leadership and development programs.
• Financial study support for all levels of qualification incl. 5 days paid study leave.

More Than A Job. A Rewarding Career

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. We operate over 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families.

How to Apply

Click ‘apply now' and submit your application or email josie.lawrence@oac.edu.au 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—because You Are Worth More. Now is the perfect time to join a team that truly invests in its people. Apply today and make a real difference!

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