Head of Early Years

Seymour College

Glen Osmond, SA 


Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 February 2026


Reporting to the Head of McGregor Campus and supported by the Early Years Manager, the Head of Early Years is responsible for the educational leadership and effective administration of all aspects of the Early Learning program ensuring it contributes to a high quality environment for children’s learning, wellbeing and development.

<p>Key areas of responsibility include the development and implementation of an Early Years philosophy in consultation with the Head of McGregor and the Principal that reflects the College strategy, achieves best practice across all programs and operations, and sustains enrolments through to the Junior Years.&nbsp; Leading and mentoring of Early Years educators with a regular presence in the classrooms is a significant aspect in ensuring the delivery of contemporary and high quality educational experience.&nbsp; Compliance with the National Quality Standards (ACECQA), the Education Standards Board (ESB) and the Early Years Learning Framework is naturally incumbent in this role.&nbsp; Collaboration with colleagues, parents, community and other stakeholder groups is vital for the effective management and delivery of the diverse ELC operations and projects.</p> <p>Applications are encouraged from qualified early childhood educators with leadership experience in early years or junior school environments. &nbsp;A genuine understanding of and commitment to contemporary pedagogy and wellbeing practice, combined with excellent interpersonal skills, relationship building capacity, warmth, integrity, empathy and energy to engage with and inspire the College and the wider community will be qualities for success in this role.</p>

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