About this role
Educational Leader – Only About Children Croydon Park
Ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? Discover how an Educational Leader role at Croydon Park can empower you to grow, inspire others, and make a lasting impact.
✨ Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary + above-award benefits package
* Be part of one of Australia's leading childcare providers
* Ongoing networking & professional development opportunities with Ed Leaders across OAC
About Only About Children Croydon Park
Only About Children Croydon Park is a purpose built 73 place campus, offering a warm and spacious environment for both children and our wonderful team. We prioritise creating a fun, supportive atmosphere where children can thrive and reach their individual potential.
🌱 Campus highlights:
* Spacious outdoor play areas that encourage curiosity and discovery
* Purposeful, age-based indoor learning environments
* A warm, passionate team culture built on respect, support, and care
About the Role
As an Educational Leader, you'll be at the heart of inspiring learning outcomes by:
* Guiding and mentoring educators to deliver high-quality programs
* Collaborating with the leadership team to enhance curriculum and pedagogy
* Building strong, supportive relationships with families
* Encouraging curiosity, reflection, and growth across the team
About You
We're looking for a motivated leader with:
* A Diploma or Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification
* 1–2 years of leadership experience (as an Educational Leader or similar)
* A collaborative, team-focused approach
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
More Than a Job. A Rewarding Career.
At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care – we call this The OAC Way.
With 80+ campuses across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, there are endless opportunities for growth and career progression within OAC.
WRP
Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.
This payment is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported—because You Are Worth More.
Safeguarding/Child Safety
At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.