Curriculum and Practice Leader

at  Sunkids Management

At Sunkids we believe that Every Child is a Precious Trust , which is why we aim to provide children with beautiful childcare environments that nurture the whole child.
With 16 centres across South East Queensland, we pride ourselves on delivering our proven curriculum with dedicated and experienced educators working throughout our state of the art centres, working alongside our families to help develop strong working relationships. A rare opportunity has become available at Sunkids as Curriculum and Practice Leader.
The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Learning and Education Professional to join our team on a permanent basis. Reporting to our Operations Manager you will facilitate professional learning for our Centre teams, reviewing environments and resources, and working alongside the Education Team.
This role is currently being offered on a permanent Full-Time basis. This role will require travel to all our services within the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions.
Your day-to-day:
Work collaboratively with Centre Managers, Educational Leaders, ECTs and educators in centers to support embedded and sustained quality improvements in practice
Facilitate engaging and interactive professional learning for Centre teams using Operations Team resources, with consideration to adult learning principles and learning styles
Implement effective coaching and mentoring strategies to build professional capacity for individuals and Centre teams.
Work collaboratively within the Early Learning and Education team to develop and implement Centre-specific action plans and facilitate professional learning to address gaps in content and pedagogical knowledge
Assist with regular updates and improvements to all Centre’s Quality Improvement Plans (QIP’s)
Work collaboratively with members of the Operations and Centre Management team to determine appropriate learning structures and delivery methods for each Centre to maximise engagement and team development
Support efficient and effective processes for improving resourcing, learning environments, practice and pedagogy
In line with our Philosophy, maintain strong professional standards of practice and links to relevant training and information to remain current with trending and emerging practices.
As Curriculum and Practice Leader, you will be responsible for fostering the capability of individuals and Centre teams by utilising resources and processes designed by the Operations Team. The capacity to build effective relationships and mentor and coach educators, teachers and leaders is central to this role.

About You

• Proficiently registered Early Childhood Teacher in QLD
• Significant experience working in the early childhood education and care sector
• A Bachelor or equivalent qualification in early childhood education is required.
• A deep understanding of all aspects of the National Quality Framework and how this applies in practice.
• The ability to share best practices and motivate stakeholders to engage in quality improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring.
• A thorough understanding and application of adult learning principles
• Valid working with children check (QLD)
• Current Australian Driver’s License (mandatory)

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary package + company car.

Career development opportunities

• Ample role autonomy
• Access a 60% discount on early education and childcare fees at any Sunkids Children’s Centre.
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program which includes regular bonus payments.

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging, and personally fulfilling role, apply now

Please refer the Job description for details