Educational Leader
Sparrow Early Learning Buderim
Part-time Role (Monday to Friday)
Ready to lead with purpose and play?
We're looking for an inspiring Educational Leader who brings heart, vision, and deep knowledge of early learning frameworks. You'll guide your team with curiosity, creativity, and care—shaping rich, play-based, child-led programs and championing quality practice every day. If you love mentoring others, sparking ideas, and turning great pedagogy into everyday magic, we want to hear from you
You'll be at the centre of a supportive, collaborative team —where ideas are shared, wins are celebrated, and growth is something we do together.. You'll mentor and guide Lead Educators and their Assistant Educator teams, sparking inspiration and strengthening practice through coaching, collaboration, and plenty of encouragement.
Our values – Inspire, Nurture, Grow – guide everything we do:
Inspire a love of learning through creativity and curiosity
Nurture every child's wellbeing and potential through connection and care
Grow confident learners and strong, supportive teams
Sparrow Early Learning Buderim is set in a peaceful Buderim location, our centre is known for its strong team culture and warm, community feel. With four Reggio Emilia-inspired studios, our close-knit team works together to create a calm, welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Collaboration, support, and genuine connections are at the heart of daily life—making Buderim a place where educators thrive and children flourish. We're proud to be a trusted part of the Buderim community.
What you'll need:
* Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care OR Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood)
* Minimum 1 year experience in a current Educational Leader role
* Proven knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards, Childhood Development and Play-based Child-drive Pedagogy
* Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to communicate with clear vision.
* Experience with mentoring & collaborating with a diverse team
* Current Working with Children Check
* First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
The Sparrow Benefits
* Enjoy competitive wages plus the ECEC Worker Retention Payment
* Educational Leader Allowance for your extra responsibilities
* Priority childcare access & up to 95% discount
* Awesome leave perks — including Birthday Leave
* Access compassionate, confidential support anytime with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Paid traineeships: Learn while you earn
* Generous rewards for employee referrals
* Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards
* Safe Sleep & Child Protection training on us
* Career growth and mentorship opportunities
* Access to online learning & professional development
* Transfer opportunities within the Sparrow Nest
**T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits
When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued. At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.If you're passionate about making a difference in early education, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your application via Seek or email your resume and cover letter to