Take on a leadership role where your passion meets purpose!
As an Educational Leader at Guardian Childcare & Education Thornhill Park, you'll be an innovator, a champion of professional growth, and a leader of best practice. Shape the future, inspire excellence, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Brand New Centre – Opening in September 2026!

Here’s what we’ve got on offer:

• Watch children and your team shine through our personalised To BE Me curriculum
• Inspire your team to create and deliver high-quality learning programs
• Enhance learning journeys through assessments that recognise each child’s unique growth and development.
• Drive excellence by establishing goals for teaching and leading the way with best early education practices.
• Lead the charge in quality improvement by actively contributing to your centre’s development through the Quality Improvement Plan.

As an Educational Leader with us, you’ll:

• Experience Thrive, our unique leadership framework designed to empower every team member in the centre.
• Drive your growth with coaching, mentoring, and clear career pathways.
• Lead programming in a world-class centre and influence resource decisions.
• Shape and strengthen teaching quality across the Guardian network through program development and leadership.
• You’ll feel valued with above-award pay, amazing perks, and a culture of rewards and recognition

The Centre:

Opening in September 2026, Guardian Thornhill Park will offer a new standard in early childhood education and care.
Our early learning centre is designed for children from six weeks to six years, with a focus on wellbeing, safety and a sense of community. 
  
Here’s what you’ll bring:

• Completion of the national mandatory Child Protection training via the GECCKO platform
• Diploma or Tertiary Qualifications (University Degree or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA.
• Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Previous experience working in the early years sector in an Educational Leader role (essential)
• Valid Working with Children’s Check or state-specific equivalent

Sounds good? Don’t let this opportunity pass you by – apply now!


Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.
*for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.