Education Leader

Educational Leader - Busy Bees at Oxley (Full-Time)

Location: 220 Newman-Morris Circuit, Oxley, ACT 2903
Licensed Capacity: 108 places
Hourly Rate: $38.09 - $39.34 (WT 5A.1 - 5.4, depending on qualifications and experience)

About the Role

Busy Bees at Oxley is seeking an inspiring and experienced Educational Leader to join our passionate leadership team.

As the Educational Leader, you will play a critical role in guiding the centre’s educational program and supporting our team to deliver high-quality early learning experiences that align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).

In this role, you will:
- Lead and mentor Educators to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality programs.- Support the implementation of an innovative and inclusive curriculum based on children’s interests and developmental needs.- Work collaboratively with the Service Manager and Lead Educators to drive continuous improvement and educational excellence.- Model effective teaching practices and embed reflective practice across the service.- Build strong partnerships with families and the wider community to enhance children’s learning outcomes.

What You’ll Need- Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).- Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP).- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (HLTAID012).- At least 3 years of experience in an early learning or leadership role.- Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and the Assessment & Rating process.- Excellent mentoring, coaching, and communication skills.

Key Benefits

Join our Hive and enjoy:
- Educational Leader allowance in addition to your base salary.- Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation.- Up to 50% childcare discount for permanent staff.- Access to the Busy Bees Learning Platform for continuous professional development.- Support from our Pedagogy and Compliance Team and national network of Educational Leaders.- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.- Opportunity to join the Busy Bees Global Talent Exchange Program.

About Busy Bees at Oxley

Our beautiful Oxley service caters for up to 108 children each day and offers purpose-built indoor learning environments and engaging outdoor play areas. The centre is led by a passionate and experienced management team who foster a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.

Busy Bees at Oxley is known for its commitment to excellence in education, child safety, and staff development — making it the perfect place to grow your career as an Educational Leader.

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.