Lead Educator

2 weeks ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia G8 Education Full time

Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Weekly Pay | 15% Above Award Wage | 50% off Childcare fees

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Diploma qualified Lead Educator looking to join a phenomenal team of exceptional, qualified Early Childhood professionals and be supported and encouraged to excel and further develop your Early Childhood career?

Do you want to be valued and appreciated for your hard work?  

Great Beginnings Kelso is offering an exceptional candidate a Lead Educator role within our fun-loving, supportive team. You will be a passionate, dedicated professional who strives to build and maintain an outstanding learning environment for our children.

About Us

Our children enjoy delightful indoor and outdoor play areas, rooms equipped with the latest age-appropriate technology and learning resources, and a range of activities.

At capacity our centre caters for up to 100 children with operating hours from 7am-6pm. 

For more information and photos, please visit our centre's website: Great Beginnings Kelso 

About You

  • You will hold an ACECQA approved Diploma Qualification in Children's Services 
  • An understanding of both the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
  • Proven Educator experience within an Early childhood service (working with children 0-5 years) 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • A current Blue Card
  • First Aid certificate

You will also share our commitment and passion for bringing learning to life, inspiring the children in our care to reach their full potential.

The Benefits

With more than 400 early learning centres nationwide, G8 Education has the resources to reward your dedication with generous benefits and opportunities to grow:

  • 15% Above Award wages with a recent increase
  • Weekly Pay
  • Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre 
  • Opportunities to advance your career within G8's network of 400+ centres  
  • Access to G8's Online learning platform Wonder.LAB with more than 70 hours of professional development
  • Counselling for team members and their families through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Exclusive access to G8's benefits platform, with access to 600+ retailers
  • Uniforms provided
  • Access to health and wellness programs

What Sets Us Apart

We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer a truly flexible work arrangement, allowing you to tailor your schedule to suit your needs. Whether you're a seeking full-time work, a parent with other commitments, or someone seeking part-time work, we're here to accommodate you. Just let us know on your interview and we can discuss our possibilities.

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we're proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children - and their own.

Driven by our purpose "to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn" and guided by our values, we're shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Click APPLY NOW or to find out more about careers at G8, our locations and current vacancies please visit our website HERE

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

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