Lead Educator

1 day ago

Bridgeman Downs, Australia Early Years Talent Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Join a centre where your leadership shapes futures, your voice is valued, and every day brings meaningful impact.

Benefits include:

  • A generous salary (plus workers' retention) well above the award 
  • A retention payment of $500 is deposited into your account six months from starting.
  • Work from a 3-year-old, exceeding-rated centre with all the modern conveniences 
  • Terrific leadership team - accessible, nurturing and supportive
  • Every room works to above ratio - less stress on everybody and more quality time with the children 
  • Work alongside passionate educators who actually love coming to work 
  • An abundance of high-quality learning resources 
  • Paid professional development opportunities 
  • Career progression opportunities- Assistant Centre Manager, Educational Leader, etc
  • Above the regulation planning time 
  • Supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity, culture, and family.

About the role

This family-owned early learning centre, which is just three years old, caters to over 100 children when at full capacity. Their philosophy centres on nurturing childrens' interests with warmth and care, encouraging empowerment through child-initiated experiences and fostering strong connections with families and the community. Quality, teamwork and continuous training are a focus, promoting a culture of recognition and reward.

What you will do

  • Lead, guide and mentor your fellow Nursery Educators to deliver high-quality educational and care experiences.
  • Develop and implement age-appropriate curricula that align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF).
  • Build solid relationships with teams, children and families, proactively communicating with families on children's learning goals and development.

What you will need

  • A Diploma in Early Childhood Education (minimum) as approved by ACECQA
  • Has at least one year of experience leading a room or 3 years as a Diploma qualified Educator with natural leadership abilities
  • Have a passion for working with babies
  • Passion for positively impacting children's development and mentoring fellow educators
  • The usual documentation Blue Card, First Aid, etc
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with colleagues, families and the community
  • A solid understanding of contemporary child-safe practices, regulations and early learning frameworks.

No polished Resume/CV? No problem. We value people, not just paperwork. Apply now or send a quick note to  will take it from there.

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