Lead Educator

10 hours ago


City of Casey, Australia Busy Bees Global Full time $38 - $43

Lead Educator – Busy Bees at Cranbourne

Location: Cranbourne, VIC
Licensed Capacity: 104
Hourly Rate: $37.54 – $42.65 per hour (based on qualification and experience)

About the Role

At Busy Bees at Cranbourne, we're looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Educator to join our Hive.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified educator with at least 3 years' experience in a Lead Educator role to take the next step in their early childhood career within a supportive and high-quality environment.

As a Lead Educator, you will:

  • Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

  • Mentor and support your team of educators to provide consistent, high-quality care.

  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

  • Maintain compliance with National Quality Standards (NQS) and centre policies.

  • Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that promotes children's wellbeing and development.

What You'll Need

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved).

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Lead Educator or equivalent leadership role.

  • Current VIC Working with Children Check (Employee).

  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certification.

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

  • Sound understanding of EYLF, NQS, and the Quality Improvement Process (QIP).

Key Benefits

  • Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation.

  • Generous childcare discounts for permanent staff.

  • Access to ongoing training and leadership development through the Busy Bees Learning Academy.

  • Opportunity to progress into Educational Leader or Assistant Director pathways.

  • Access to the Busy Bees Global Talent Exchange Program.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support.

  • Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.

Join Our Hive

If you are an experienced and dedicated Lead Educator looking to make a positive impact in a nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join the Busy Bees at Cranbourne family, where your leadership inspires learning every day

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you're passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn't do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.


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