Educational Leader

• Employer of Choice in Education for 2025
• Excellent resources and development opportunities
• Comprehensive wellbeing and family-friendly benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an Educational Leader to join our ELC Leadership Team. In this pivotal pedagogical role, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of high-quality educational practice across Wonderland (Long Day Care), Kindergarten and Our Place (OSHC).

Working under the direction of the Director of Early Learning, you will champion excellence in teaching and learning, guide curriculum decisions, support educators in reflective practice and ensure that children’s ideas, strengths and identities inform learning programs.

You will also serve as the Kindergarten Nominated Supervisor and play an active role in collaborative planning, quality assurance, community partnerships and strengthening our shared pedagogical identity

Why work at Sheldon College?

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025, a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.

Our leading, comprehensive benefits include:

• Above Award remuneration
• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution
• College-paid Parental Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance, Gym and Optometry
• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College
• Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee
• Study Subsidy and Staff Scholarship program for professional development including Masters study.

About You

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated pedagogical leadership experience in Early Childhood education and care.
• Deep understanding of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG), Reggio Emilia principles, and the School’s inquiry-based approach.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and demonstrated experience meeting or exceeding National Quality Standards.
• Ability to mentor, guide and inspire Educators to embed high quality practice across all age groups.
• Demonstrated capability in documentation, reflective practice, curriculum decision making and making learning visible.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills: collaborative, diplomatic, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead service wide pedagogical initiatives.
• Competent with digital documentation platforms such as StoryPark and confident in learning new systems.
• Current Blue Card or QCT registration.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications.
• Recognised Child Protection training (CHCPRT units).

Please refer to the Job Description available on our website for a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of this senior leadership role in our Early Learning Centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support pedagogical excellence by ensuring deep and authentic implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG), Reggio Emilia principles, and the School’s inquiry-based approach.
• Support educators in documentation, planning cycles, reflective practice and professional learning.
• Strengthen inclusive, safe and nurturing environments that uphold dignity, equity and agency.
• Lead the Kindergarten program as Nominated Supervisor and ensure high quality delivery and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Director of Early Learning and Centre leaders to uphold service quality, planning and evaluation.
• Support the Centre’s Quality Improvement Plan and contribute to service wide pedagogical identity and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with families and foster opportunities for participation, communication and community connection.
• Support transitions, orientation processes and meaningful engagement with outdoor learning environments.

About Us

Sheldon College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.

Our people are our most valuable investment. Every member plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.

Child Safety and Wellbeing

Sheldon College has a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that compromise student safety and wellbeing, including child abuse. The College prescribes to the Universal Principle that all children have the right to feel safe, respected, and heard, protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect in a culturally safe environment.

All staff are required to uphold the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing framework, including the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, and Raising and Responding to Concerns Policy. It is an inherent requirement of all staff members’ employment to meet mandatory reporting obligations. Staff must apply a culturally sensitive and trauma informed approach in all Child Wellbeing related activities and Child Safety investigations across all areas of the College.

Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and will be required to complete all mandatory training and compliance requirements prior to undertaking duties.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.

Job Description