Lead Educator

**Join our team in Milestones Early Learning Marsden**

We are seeking a qualified Lead Educator to join our professional, supportive team on maternity leave cover. This role is ideal for an experienced lead educator who is passionate about early childhood education and confident inleading rooms with professionalism and care.

This is a wonderful opportunity to step into a leadership role, gain valuable experience, and be part of a welcoming and supportive team while covering maternity leave.
- A Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Proven experience leading rooms and supporting teams
- Strong motivation and initiative, with the ability to create engaging learning environments
- Flexibility to adapt to the needs of children, families and the Centre
- A Collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues

Affinity Education Group 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 Education Group offer the Government Incentive to all our staff.

**Affinity Education Group Advantages**
- Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
- 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**:
Milestones Early Learning Marsden Centre is situated in a prime location with easy access to public transport, spacious and innovative learning environments, an experienced and committed team with 20 years of collaboration, engaging natural outdoor spaces and a supportive community that prioritizes personalized care and professional growth - all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

**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 Education Group?**

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 Education Group 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 Education Group, 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.**

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