About Thrive Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision 'Being committed to your child's future through creating lifelong learning experiences which will expose your child to a rich and stimulating learning environment where you and your family will feel secure, loved and supported'. We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children. Benefits of joining Thrive: Additional leave benefits - enjoy a day off for your birthday Above award wages Mentor/support for NESA accreditation Discounted childcare fees – up to 90% off gap fee Paid professional development Funded First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection training for all RPs Be rewarded with Hero dollars and access discounts/cashback from 1000’s of retailers Referral bonus - earn up to $500 for each referral Generous resource budget A strong focus on career development and progression Flexible working conditions and work-life balance Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture About The Centre Thrive, Coniston in Wollongong id close to public transport and offers free street parking. One of our biggest centres at 112 places, the team have been working hard to create new and inclusive learning areas both inside the centre and in their large natural outdoor environment using their recently received brand-new furniture and resources. Thrive, Coniston is made up of a team that is dedicated to providing quality early education and care for the children in the community. For more information , please visit: www.thrive.edu.au/childcare-coniston About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become the Educational Leader for a dedicated team of quality educators. This position would suit someone with experience in programming using a planning cycle and the ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive learning culture within the centre for children, families and educators. To ensure you are fully supported in your role, you will be working closely with our Head of Education and Quality as well as all Educational Leaders within Thrive. You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team where your ideas, input and voice is not only heard but welcomed and encouraged Your main responsibilities will be to: Support educators to assess each child’s learning and development in relation to the approved learning framework, other contemporary theories and the Thrive curriculum Support educators to critically reflect on each child’s learning and development and on their own pedagogy as part of everyday practice Reflect on educational pedagogy as part of everyday practice Maintain a positive working relationship with all team members Maintain effective communication with parents Uphold strong work values with a focus on being your best by doing your best If this sounds exactly like what you have been looking for, please apply, we cannot wait to meet you The successful candidate will have: An Early Childhood Teaching degree (or at least 50% completed) NESA Teacher Accreditation A current NSW Working With Children's Check Sound and practical working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Standard (NQS) How to apply If you are ready to join a supportive team, please click 'apply now' to submit your application. For enquiries , please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on 0422 994 451 or via katiethrive.edu.au