Maternity Leave Room Leader

24 minutes ago

Edmondson Park, New South Wales, Australia 5dc381ba-ca39-4932-be52-d8397329cd51 Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Join Our Team as a Room Leader at The Grove Academy Edmondson Park

About the Organisation

At The Grove Academy, we're all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators. With campuses across NSW, we're renowned for our innovative approach to early childhood education, including our unique Grove Flourish program and Mama Bear initiatives. People love working with us because of our supportive culture, strong values, and commitment to making every day meaningful.

Our Grove Values

At The Grove Academy, we live by our values. They shape everything we do and the way we work together. We're looking for educators who naturally embody these too:

Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do.

Have Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team

Value Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other's wins.

Learn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something new every day.

Be Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth.

Better Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one.

Benefits

We value our team and offer amazing incentives, including:

  • Worker Retention Payment, offering a 15% pay increaseover the next two years
  • $2,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus for helping grow our Grove family (exclusions apply)
  • 50% off childcare fees for your little ones
  • Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care
  • Career growth opportunities with our ongoing company expansion
  • A supportive team culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards

About the Role

As a Room Leader at The Grove Academy, you'll take on a leadership role in creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for children and educators. You'll guide and mentor your team, ensuring exceptional care and education for every child.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the delivery of innovative, fun and milestone aligned programs
  • Mentoring and supporting educators in their professional growth
  • Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and your team
  • Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
  • Observing, documenting, and supporting children's development

This is a Maternity Leave cover position in our 3-4 room until January 2027

Skills & Experience

We're looking for a leader who is passionate about shaping a positive learning environment. To thrive in this role, you'll need:

  • A Certificate III, Diploma, or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Proven experience leading a room and mentoring educators
  • Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and child development
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
  • A positive attitude and love for creating memorable experiences

How to Apply

Click APPLY or give us a call on for a friendly, confidential chat.

Once you apply, we'll be in touch to explore your application and get to know you better – because keeping you in the loop is just how we do things. You'll hear from us either way

Keen to learn more? Visit and take a peek into life at The Grove.

Join us in making a difference in children's lives while having fun, celebrating milestones, and building a career you'll love

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