Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!  

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.  

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.  

The Opportunity 

We’re seeking an experienced Pedagogy and Practice Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our national network, driving excellence in early childhood education through the delivery of G8’s Education Strategy and the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Reporting into executive leadership, this role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering G8 Education’s approach to pedagogy and practice across our centres. You will lead a team of state-based Practice Partner Leads, supporting educators, teachers and regional leaders to implement high-quality curriculum, improve practice, and enhance outcomes for children from birth to five years, including their transition to school.

This is a highly collaborative, influential role that balances strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, innovation, and sector engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to deliver G8 Education’s Pedagogy and Practice strategy aligned to the National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of state-based Practice Partner Leads to strengthen capability and consistency across the network.
• Drive high-quality curriculum implementation, National Quality Standards and Assessment & Rating outcomes across centres.
• Analyse internal and external data, sector insights and research to inform continuous improvement, innovation and strategic focus areas.
• Design, deliver and scale evidence-based education programs, resources and professional learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Learning & Development and other Support Office teams to embed a shared understanding of quality pedagogy and practice.
• Oversee teacher registration and accreditation processes, liaising with state-based regulatory and accreditation bodies as required.
• Actively represent G8 Education at sector forums, events and professional learning opportunities.
• Champion child safety, wellbeing and inclusion in line with National Child Safe Principles and G8 policies.
• Lead education change and innovation projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, outcomes and benefits.
• Foster a values-driven, psychologically safe culture and provide coaching and feedback to leaders across the business.
• Identify, escalate and manage education, safety and compliance risks in line with G8’s risk and WHS frameworks.

About You 

You are a confident, values-led education leader with a deep understanding of early childhood pedagogy and the National Quality Framework. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy influencing at senior levels, and are passionate about creating meaningful, sustainable improvements in quality and practice.

• Extensive experience in early childhood education leadership.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, curriculum, assessment and rating
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams
• Strategic thinking capability with the ability to translate strategy into action
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A commitment to child safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

This role requires travel to G8 Education centres, including interstate travel, to support centre-based initiatives, projects, coaching engagements and sector activities. Travel requirements will vary based on business and operational needs.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Eligibility to participate in our Short-Term Incentive program which is an annualised bonus each year 
• Hybrid working conditions 
• You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre. 
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we’re proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose “to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn” and guided by our values, we’re shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. 

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.  

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status. 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only.  G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.