Job Description

Educational Leader (ECT Qualified) – Futuro Early Learning

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where quality, culture, and children’s safety come first? Join Futuro Early Learning—where innovation, collaboration, and purpose shape everything we do.

We’re seeking an Educational Leader to guide practice across the centre and strengthen consistent, high-quality teaching and learning. This role works closely with our Educational Leadership team to mentor educators, lift quality, and ensure every decision reflects child safety and wellbeing as our highest priority.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and strengthen practice across Quality Area 1, supporting high-quality programming, planning, and documentation.
• Coach and mentor educators through reflective practice, role modelling, and collaborative professional conversations.
• Embed a safe, inclusive, and responsive environment for every child—supporting strong supervision, effective routines, and respectful relationships.
• Champion a learning culture inspired by Reggio Emilia, where play-based learning and children’s voices are central.
• Work in a distributed leadership model—partnering with room leaders and other Educational Leaders to drive consistency and improvement.
• Support child-safe practices by reinforcing clear expectations, identifying risks early, and escalating concerns appropriately.

About You

• ECT qualification (or equivalent).
• Current Working With Children Check, First Aid, and Food Handling Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in an early learning environment.
• A strong commitment to high-quality education and care, and a genuine belief that child safety is everyone’s responsibility.
• You value growth—through professional learning, feedback, and reflective practice—and you contribute positively to team culture.

Why Join Futuro?

• Generous benefits: paid training, professional development opportunities, and up to 50% childcare discount (when available).
• Pay rate: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour + 15% Worker Retention Payment.
• Time out of ratio: dedicated time off the floor to do focus work.
• Career growth: upskilling and leadership development, including our Future Leader Program.
• Strong team culture: supportive, collaborative workplace with regular connection activities and a focus on wellbeing.

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this role. Please also include images/examples of experiences you have created (similar to a portfolio).

Want to know more? Email talent@futuro.nsw.edu.au or visit https://www.futuro.nsw.edu.au/careers