▷ (25/10/2025) Educational Leader

7 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time

Join our team at Kids Academy Murrumbeena

Are you passionate about early childhood education and making a lasting impact on young minds? We’re looking for an experienced and dedicated Lead Educator / Educational Leader to guide our team in delivering high-quality education in a nurturing, engaging environment.

As an Educational Leader, you'll partner with educators to observe, evaluate, and enhance the educational programs for children. You'll support the team in deepening their understanding of child development and early years content, while guiding the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership team, you'll lead positive change and promote excellence in educational practice.

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.
- Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
- Advance your career towards senior educational or operational management roles.
- 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, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Centre:

We are a 112-place centre with passionate educators committed to nurturing children's development, following the Lifelong Learning Curriculum. Located on Murrumbeena Road, we have strong ties with local schools and community groups, a bright, quirky playground, and a government-approved kindergarten program to prepare children for primary school. We provide healthy, delicious meals prepared fresh daily, prioritizing health and safety.

About you:

- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent/bachelor’s degree.
- A current Working with Children’s Check.
- Minimum one year of experience in a similar role.
- Available Monday to Friday (5 days per week).
- 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 organization, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It’s not just about what we do for children, but also about supporting our team. Affinity allows our people to shine, so we can deliver the best in early education

Our Curriculum:

Our educators are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It emphasizes nurturing and engaged educators working in partnership with families and communities, drawing on models like Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project-Based Learning.

Our Safety Commitment:

At Affinity, we foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and harm, and prioritize the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

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