Educational Leader – Busy Bees at Geelong West (VIC)
Hourly Rate: $39.83 – $41.12 (WT 5A.1 to 5.4)
Licensed Capacity: 137 places
Location: 151 Church Street, Geelong West VIC 3218
Busy Bees at Geelong West is seeking an experienced and passionate Educational Leader to guide pedagogy, mentor educators, and embed high-quality practice across the service. This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys influencing teaching practice, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement aligned with the EYLF and NQS.
About the Role
Lead pedagogical practice across the service in line with the EYLF and NQS
Mentor and coach educators, supporting reflective practice and professional growth
Collaborate with the Centre Director to strengthen curriculum, compliance, and quality improvement planning
Support programming, documentation and assessment to lift outcomes for children
Build strong partnerships with educators, families, and the wider leadership network
What You’ll Need
Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)
Proven experience in an Educational Leader or senior leadership role
Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS and quality improvement processes
Working with Children Check (Employee – VIC)
Confident communication skills and a collaborative leadership approach
Key Benefits
Hourly Rate: $39.83 – $41.12
Educational Leader allowance on top of your base rate
Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation
Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff (up to 50%)
Ongoing professional development via the Busy Bees learning platform
Supportive leadership and national pedagogy network
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Global Talent Exchange Program opportunities
Clear pathways to broader leadership roles within a global early learning organisation
Apply now to step into a role where your leadership will shape practice, support educators, and make a lasting impact at Busy Bees at Geelong West.
Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.
We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.