Lead Educator

3 days ago

Newcastle, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time

Overview

Discover endless professional growth opportunities and achieve your full potential with Affinity Education Group

Little Beginnings Hillsborough Road, located on the picturesque Central Coast are looking for a Qualified Lead Educator.

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

- 50% discount on childcare gap fees from day one.
- Competitive above-award rates based on experience and qualifications.
- Scholarships for those studying towards a Bachelor in Early Education.
- Up to $400 annually for professional development.
- ECT Connect membership with Affinity’s national network of 238 centres.
- Extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
- Access to Affinity Learning Academy fully funded and accredited Leadership and Management courses.
- Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Senior Centre Manager/ Area Manager/ Quality Advisor.
- 30% discount on 12-month memberships with Goodlife or Fitness First.
- Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Centre

- What makes us so special? The majority of our team have been at the centre for over 5 years, with our entire leadership team employed since the centre opened in 2017. Our team pride ourselves on creating trusting partnerships with our families and maintaining strong relationships with all children.

About you

- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent
- Hold a Bachelor’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 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.

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