CELC Educational Leader

Cairns Catholic Early Learning & Care – Cairns QLD Catholic Early Learning & Care (CELC) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Educational Leader to join our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) team at both Holy Cross and St Thereses. This is a rewarding opportunity for an educator who is passionate about inspiring children, supporting colleagues, and leading a vibrant and engaging learning environment. As the Educational Leader, you will guide the pedagogical direction of the service, ensuring our program reflects the principles of the My Time, Our Place School Age Care Framework, aligns with the National Quality Framework (NQF), and provides children with opportunities to explore, discover, and grow in a safe and inclusive space. Working collaboratively with the OSHC Coordinator and the educator team, you’ll provide mentorship, model reflective practice, and ensure that each child’s voice is heard and valued within the program. What We Offer A supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and expertise are valued. Regular professional development and mentoring opportunities to support your growth. Opportunities for career progression within our wider network of services. A part-time roster offering 20–25 hours per week during school terms (typically between 1:00pm–6:00pm). Extended hours available during vacation care programs. Educational Leader allowance on top of your regular educator rate. A workplace grounded in Catholic values of respect, inclusion, and care for all. As part of our commitment to attracting and retaining quality educators, eligible CELC employees currently receive a 15% Workforce Retention Payment while Government funding continues. In this role, you will: Lead program design and evaluation aligned with the My Time, Our Place Framework, ensuring learning experiences are purposeful, child-led, and reflective of the children’s diverse interests and abilities. Mentor and guide educators , supporting them to engage in critical reflection, professional dialogue, and ongoing learning. Collaborate with the educator team to plan, document, and evaluate the program cycle using the service’s digital platform (OWNA). Promote inclusive and culturally responsive practice , ensuring all children feel valued, respected, and supported to participate meaningfully. Engage families and the community , building strong relationships that enrich the curriculum and strengthen children’s sense of belonging. Monitor and assess children’s learning and wellbeing , documenting their progress through observations, reflections, and feedback. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by supporting the team to identify goals, evaluate outcomes, and celebrate achievements. Ensure compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law, Regulations, and the National Quality Standard. About You You are a motivated and reflective educator who thrives on supporting others to succeed. You bring a child-centred approach, creativity in program development, and confidence in leading best practice within the OSHC environment. You will also bring: A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or currently completed at least 50%). Demonstrated experience working in OSHC or early childhood education settings. Proven ability in program planning, documentation, and critical reflection. Comprehensive understanding of the My Time, Our Place Framework and the National Quality Framework (NQF). Passion for creating engaging, play-based, and developmentally appropriate experiences. Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills with the ability to build supportive team relationships. Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills. A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card). Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain). Join Us If you’re an inspiring educator ready to lead learning, mentor others, and create meaningful experiences for children, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr