Head of Education Support in Wollongong, Australia

Head of Education Support

• Full time or part time option available

Working at Big Fat Smile, there’s a lot to smile about. The trust you’ll be given in exchange for your expertise. The freedom you’ll be given to make a difference and enrich the lives and minds of our children and families in their communities. 

With inclusion being a key strategic focus, a new team called Education Support has been established to enable our people to make more of a difference.

In this impactful newly created senior role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives aimed at supporting children with complex needs to improve inclusion outcomes for both children and families. You will lead the engagement with our Early Learning and Out of School Hours (OOSH) centre staff to establish their needs to support the inclusion of all children within a play-based learning environment. You will lead the support provided to centre staff in the provision of a play-based, intentional curriculum that targets specific skill development as required for successful inclusion.

This position is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team within Children’s Services and also provides leadership to the Education Support Manager which is also a newly created role that is currently also advertised.

Big smiles and bigger opportunities  

We’re Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We’re early education enthusiasts, with 37+ community preschools, long day care centres, out of school hours care and vacation care, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.  

What you need to succeed  

• Bachelor of Education or similar ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teacher level qualification.

• A specialisation, qualification or extensive experience in inclusive education.

• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans to uplift performance and improve outcomes for children and families.

• Extensive expertise in mentoring teams and delivering structured professional development programs through guided practice models.

• Advanced skills and experience in developing evidence-based strategies and support plans to support children who display challenging behaviour, children who have experienced trauma and children of all abilities.

How to apply  

Please send us:  

• A copy of your resume  

• A cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role and your preference for either full time or part time hours

Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.  

Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.