Room Leader

**About Thrive**

Since 2016, Thrive Early Learning Centres has experienced significant success and growth. We are founded by our clear vision ‘Being committed to children’s futures through creating lifelong learning experiences through a rich and stimulating learning environment where children and their families feel secure and supported'.

We currently have 12 operating centres across NSW and VIC, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

We are entirely Australian and privately owned and operated, employing over 300 professionals and supporting over 2,500 children.

**Benefits of joining Thrive;**
- Additional leave benefits - enjoy a day off for your birthday
- Discounted childcare fees - up to 90% off gap
- Refer a friend bonus
- A focus on career development progression
- Paid professional development
- Funded First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection for all RP’s
- Be rewarded with Hero dollars and access discounts/cashback from 1000’s of retailers
- Flexible working conditions and work-life balance based on operational needs of the centre
- Inclusive, collaborative and encouraging culture
- Diverse team of educators
- Open communication between leadership and team members
- Career Progression - Be mentored into success

**About The Centre**

Thrive ELC, Picton is our brand new, purpose built centre in Picton.

Operating Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm, our centre is licensed for up to 64 children per day, aged 6 weeks to 5 years old.

**About The Role**

We are looking for a fully qualified ECT or Diploma educator to lead a team of educators in the toddler or preschool room.

We are looking for a professional educator with experience in programming and the ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive learning culture within the centre for children, families and educators.

**You will be joining a supportive team where your ideas, input and voice is not only heard but welcomed and encouraged**

**Your main responsibilities will be to**:

- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Have sound knowledge of and demonstrate high-quality practice in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Work in positive collaboration with all members of the team.
- Maintain effective communication with parents/carers.
- Actively contribute to the educational program through conversations, observations, and documentation.
- A completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or teaching qualification
- A current NSW Employee Working With Children's Check
- Sound and practical working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) & National Quality Standard (NQS)

**How to apply**

**For inquiries,**please contact Katie Histon, Talent Partner on 0422 994 451.

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Performance bonus

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person