▷ [29/10/2025] Lead Educator

Overview

Join our team at Papilio Norwest We are looking for a dedicated Lead Educator, offering Part-Time positions with shifts from 6:30am to 6:30pm.

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.
- Access fully funded Diploma and Certificate III courses in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
- 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

Welcome to Papilio Early Learning Norwest We are a 72-place centre with three classrooms - 0-2, 2-3 and 3-5 years. We are located in Bella Vista, conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the Bella Vista Metro station. We are also located in a business park with access to lots of delicious restaurants. Our service has a large outdoor space which has been recently renovated now offering opportunities to connect with our nature garden and provide gross motor development on our fun climbing fort. We have a passionate and multicultural team who have a range of different qualifications and strengths who love making long lasting connections with our children and families. We are looking for inspiring educators to join our team, we offer a range of opportunities for growth and development and would love to help you realise your potential here at Papilio Norwest

About you

- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree (or working towards) is desirable.
- 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.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now

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