▷ (High Salary) Lead Educator

3 weeks ago


Gold Coast City, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time

Join our team at Milestones Meridian Plains

Affinity Education is a Child Safe Organisation, where 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.
- 10% Workers retention payment offered to all educators, increasing to 15% in December 2025.
- Access fully funded Diploma courses in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
- Apply for scholarships for a Bachelor’s degree 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 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 benefits, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Centre:

Milestones Early Learning Meridian Plains is situated on the northwestern edge of Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. Close to public transport, schools, and community services, Meridan Plains offers high-quality care with a Lifelong Learning Curriculum for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The natural play spaces and spacious learning environments enable children to learn through child-led inquisitive play.

About you:

- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent, or a Bachelor’s degree.
- A current Working with Children’s Check or willingness to obtain one.
- Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willingness to obtain one.
- 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’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 and teachers 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 is based on the belief that learning and development occur most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum incorporates models like 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.

Note: We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and are committed to responding to every applicant.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now

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