Lead Educator

1 day ago

Newcastle, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time

Overview

Join our team at Milestones Early Learning South Grafton We are looking for a dedicated Lead Educator, offering a Part-Time position with shifts from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

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 Milestones Early Learning South Grafton We are situated in the countryside amidst beautiful views of farmland. We are an 80 place centre with four learning environments. There is plenty of car parking available so staff parking is never an issue. We always encourage and support the team to achieve their professional goals and are proud of our high success rate for progressing our team forward. Where can Milestones Grafton take you?

About you

- Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent; 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.

Circle Back Initiative

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

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