Pedagogical Leader

Full-time | Off the Floor Role

Are you a passionate early childhood professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Happy Hippo Brunswick is seeking an inspiring and knowledgeable Pedagogical Leader to join our dedicated team. This is a unique, full-time off-the-floor role designed to support, mentor, and guide educators in delivering the highest quality education and care.

About Us

At Happy Hippo Brunswick, we believe every child is capable, curious, and full of potential. Our service is deeply connected to our local community, and we take pride in creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and thrive. We value relationships, reflective practice, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

The Role

As our Pedagogical Leader, you will play a central role in shaping and strengthening our educational program. This position is based on the floor, providing you with the opportunity to work collaboratively with educators to enhance practice and ensure alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and the philosophy of our service.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading curriculum development and fostering a culture of inquiry.

Mentoring and coaching educators to build professional capacity.

Supporting critical reflection and innovative teaching practices.

Partnering with families and the community to enhance learning outcomes.

Driving quality improvement and embedding best practice across the service.

About You

We are looking for an educator who is:

A strong leader with excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Confident in pedagogy, curriculum, and compliance requirements.

Passionate about continuous professional growth and inspiring others.

Experienced in leading reflective practice and team collaboration.

A believer in play-based learning, inclusion, and child agency.

Qualifications required:

Diploma of Early Childhood Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA).

Current VIT registration or equivalent accreditation. (Desirable)

Strong knowledge of EYLF, VEYLDF, and NQS.

Why Join Happy Hippo Brunswick?

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A supportive and passionate leadership team.

Professional development opportunities tailored to your growth.

Time and space to truly focus on pedagogical leadership.

A vibrant, community-focused centre with a values-driven philosophy.

Competitive remuneration, with conditions in line with your experience.

Apply Now

If you are ready to inspire educators and make a lasting impact on children’s learning, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and a cover letter via SEEK today.