Educational Leaders play a crucial role in their early childhood service by ensuring that the educational program aligns with best practices and supports the holistic development of children. As per the Children's Services Award, Educational Leaders are given a yearly allowance and non-contact time.
Educational Leader Allowance
- As per the Children's Services Award, an Educational Leader will receive an allowance of $4412.84 per annum.
- For an employee who is required to "act" as an Educational Leader for less than 5 days per week, the annual allowance specified will be payable on a pro rata basis calculated by reference to the number of days per week the employee is required to act as an Educational Leader.
Non-Contact Time
- An employee appointed as the Educational Leader will be entitled to a minimum of two hours of non-contact time per week. During non-contact time, an employee will not be required to supervise children or perform other duties as directed by the employer.
- An Educational Leader who also has programming responsibilities for an individual child or group of children will be entitled to a minimum of four hours non-contact time per week.
As per the Education and Care Services National Regulations, Reg 118, Educational Leader:
The approved provider of an education and care service must designate, in writing, a suitably qualified and experienced educator, coordinator, or other individual as educational leader at the service to lead the development and implementation of educational programs in the service.
References:
Education and Care Services National Regulations, ACECQA
Children's Services Award, FairWork
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