Educational Leader

Lead our Educational Practice at Little Beginnings Fernhill Road

We are looking for an experienced Educational Leader, offering Full and Part-Time positions with flexible shifts from 6:30am to 6:30 pm.

Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

Affinity advantages

- Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.

- Apply for scholarships for Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education.

- Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.

- Advance your career towards a role in senior educational roles or operational management.

- Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.

- Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefit, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Centre

Certainly Here’s a slightly more condensed version of the Fernhill Road overview:

Welcome to Little Beginnings at Fernhill Road

Located at 8 Fernhill Road in Port Macquarie, our centre provides nurturing early education and care for up to 75 children in a safe, inclusive environment that celebrates individual growth. We offer vibrant indoor and outdoor spaces for hands-on exploration and creative play. Our experienced educators build meaningful connections with each child, tailoring learning to spark curiosity and confidence. Following the Lifelong Learning Curriculum and a government-approved preschool program, we focus on literacy, numeracy, STEM, and emotional development to prepare children for primary school.

Fresh, nutritious meals and strong community ties support each child's holistic development and love of learning from day one.

About you

- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalentBachelor’s degree

- A current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain

- Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain

- A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds

Why work for Affinity?

Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn’t just about what we do for children, it’s about what we do for our team, too. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education

Our Curriculum

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum which is Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based learning.

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

We are a 2025 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now

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