Educational Leader | St Albans

About the Role

As Educational Leader at Journey St Albans, you’ll play a key role in elevating practice, strengthening pedagogy, and supporting educators to grow with confidence. Working alongside the Centre Leadership Team, you’ll guide intentional teaching, embed reflective practice, and ensure children remain at the centre of everything we do.
This role is ideal for an experienced educator who is passionate about mentoring others, driving quality outcomes, and continuing to develop their own leadership capability in a supportive, values‑led environment.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and embed high‑quality, child‑centred pedagogy aligned with the EYLF
Mentor and coach educators to strengthen practice and confidence
Support reflective practice, documentation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Centre Leadership to guide curriculum and quality outcomes
Build strong, respectful relationships with educators, children, and families
Maintain high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing
About You

You’re a natural leader who’s committed to supporting others. You bring a warm, collaborative approach, along with strong programming knowledge and a genuine love for early learning.
Hold a Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA‑recognised)
Have a strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Law
Demonstrate the ability to design and implement high‑quality educational programs
Confident in curriculum planning, assessment, and reflective practice
A strong communicator who enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing others
Hold current Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and First Aid Certificates
About Our Centre

Our St Albans centre is a welcoming and inclusive early learning environment supporting up to 130 children from birth to five years. After opening late 2025, we’re proud of the strong sense of community we’re building, where positive relationships with children, families, and educators are at the heart of everyday practice.
With thoughtfully designed learning spaces and a collaborative team culture, our centre provides a supportive place for children to learn, grow, and thrive.

Growth & Development at Journey

At Journey, leadership growth is intentional and supported. As an Educational Leader, you’ll have access to Journey Academy for targeted professional learning, 4C’s professional development alongside other Educational Leaders, and ongoing mentoring from our Leaders. You’ll have opportunities to influence practice, lead change, and build leadership capability.

Why You’ll Love Journey

Educational Leader Allowance
15 hours of Program planning time off the floor, plus an additional 1 hour for every room
Professional Development/Training days
80% off childcare discounts*
15% Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP)
Paid birthday leave and anniversary gifts
Mental Health First Aid and Employee Assistance Program
High‑quality resources and learning environments
Terms and conditions apply.
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm.