Nursery Lead Educator

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Carina Heights Child Care and Development Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Join Our Team at Carina Heights Child Care & Development

Are you a nurturing and passionate educator eager to support children through their earliest developmental stages? Our privately-owned boutique early childhood service in Carina Heights is seeking a dedicated Lead Educator for our Nursery Room. We're proud to have achieved an "Exceeding" rating under the National Quality Standard and are committed to continuous improvement.

Why Choose Us?

  • Beautiful, welcoming environments for children and families

  • Strong connections with our local community

  • A committed team of highly qualified educators

  • Exceptional care and education for children aged from 6 weeks to kindergarten, open Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Staff-Focused Culture

We genuinely prioritise the wellbeing of our team, fostering a supportive workplace that encourages professional growth and work-life balance. Your happiness matters to us — because we believe a happy team creates happy, thriving children

About the Role – Lead Educator, Nursery Room (6 weeks to 2 years):

As the Nursery Room Lead, you will:

  • Create a safe, responsive, and nurturing environment for our youngest children

  • Design and implement a developmentally appropriate program based on individual routines, emerging interests, and strong attachments

  • Build trusting relationships with babies, families, and your team

  • Foster early learning through play, exploration, and connection

  • Be a calm, confident leader and mentor within your room team

Role Requirements:

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Current Blue Card and National Police Check

  • Experience working with infants and toddlers (6 weeks to 2 years)

  • A solid understanding of infant development and the importance of responsive caregiving

  • Familiarity with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS)

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

  • Previous experience as a Lead Educator (particularly with nursery-aged children) is highly regarded

What We Offer:

  • A warm and collaborative team that shares your passion

  • Supportive assistant educators who work alongside you

  • A management team that listens to and values your ideas

  • A generous onboarding room budget to help you set up your learning environment in line with your philosophy

  • Quarterly petty cash budget for room resources and extras

  • $1000 bonus after successfully completing your probation period

  • Rostered non-contact time, ongoing training, and career development opportunities

  • Above-award wages, additional programming pay, and staff reward programs

  • Uniforms provided and generous childcare fee discounts

  • Off-street parking available

Start Date:

We're looking for the right person to join our team as soon as possible, but we understand that the best transitions take planning. We're flexible with start dates to accommodate notice periods and ensure a smooth and supported beginning for you and the children. Let's chat about what works best

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This is a full-time position with flexible conditions available, prioritising your wellbeing and work-life balance.

Join us in shaping beautiful beginnings for children and families

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