Manager - Early Learning Pedagogy, Religious Education and Inclusion

Manager - Early Learning Pedagogy, Religious Education and Inclusion

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT

Curriculum / Learning

Teaching Subject: Religious Studies / Studies of Religion , Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 26 April 2026

The role provides professional learning and in-centre support for directors, teachers and educators, and supports ELCs and School Age  in meeting the needs of children with additional and behavioural needs.

Salary: $134,112.00 plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date:Negotiable
Application Closing Date: 26 April 2026

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) operates in the ACT and NSW, supporting 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).

The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services to the CECG system of schools, ELCs and the CEO through four directorates including Faith in Learning, School Operations, Governance and Strategy and Corporate Services.

About the Role

The role provides professional learning and in-centre support for directors, teachers and educators, and supports ELCs and School Age  in meeting the needs of children with additional and behavioural needs. This work is undertaken in collaboration with the General Manager, Early Learning Services and the Assistant Manager, Early Learning Centres.

• Support Early Learning Centres (ELCs) and School Age Care Services (SACS) to deliver on requirements of the National Quality Framework (NQF), including National Quality Standards (NQS) and compliance with laws, regulations, approved learning frameworks and CE policies, procedures and requirements.
• Support, motivate and mentor the preschool and school aged care teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families.
• Support directors, teachers, and educators in planning and implementing high-quality, responsive early learning and care programs based on sound knowledge of childhood development and educational principles to meet the needs of groups and individual children.

This role requires travel to ELCs and SACS in Canberra.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Employee Wellbeing Program, offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Provide a reference from a current Parish Priest
• Willingness and ability to obtain Accreditation D in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
• ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) approval and/or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) qualifications or equivalent
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current Drivers Licence

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support schools and ELCs to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about CECG, please visit the website.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Alex Morosin, on 0484 327 925 or via email at alex.morosin@cg.catholic.edu.au

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