Director of Early Learning

Encounter Lutheran College · Victor Harbor, SA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Early childhood

Closing date

28 October 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 14 Oct 2026

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About Encounter Lutheran College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

R-12

School staff (FTE)

88.1

55.8 teaching · 32.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.4:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

748

Indigenous students

2%

Language other than English

7%

Girls vs boys

379 girls · 369 boys

51%
49%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Encounter Lutheran College is a vibrant Early Learning to Year 12 community located in the heart of Victor Harbor on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.

Why join Encounter?

  • Welcoming and inclusive Christian community
  • Forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning
  • Stunning coastal location that supports wellbeing and lifestyle
  • Culture of professional growth and shared purpose

If you’re ready to inspire, connect, and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Current Opportunity Available: 

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Director of Early Leaning to lead our Early Learning Centre and continue building a culture of innovation, collaboration, and educational excellence. 

The Director of Early Learning will provide strategic and operational leadership across the service, fostering strong relationships with children, families and educators. You will champion best-practice pedagogy, mentor and develop staff, and ensure the delivery of outstanding learning experiences aligned with our values and educational vision.  

Our purpose-built, 'Reggio Emilia' inspired Early Learning Centre provides a rich environment where children are empowered to explore, inquire, create, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and informed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), our approach places children at the centre of learning and supports them to become confident, capable, and curious learners. 

This is an ongoing full-time (1.0FTE) position commencing at the beginning of the 2027 school year and include…

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