Lead Educator

6 days ago

Busy Bees at Wyndham Vale, Australia Busy Bees Global Full time $33 - $38

Lead Educator – Busy Bees at Wyndham Vale

Location: Wyndham Vale, VIC
Licensed Capacity: 124 places
Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54 per hour (depending on experience and level)

About the Role

Busy Bees at Wyndham Vale is looking for a passionate and motivated Lead Educator to guide our team and inspire children's learning and development. With a licensed capacity of 124 places, you will lead one of our rooms, mentor educators, and deliver high-quality educational programs that meet EYLF and NQS standards.

As a Lead Educator, you will:

  • Take responsibility for daily room operations, planning and curriculum delivery

  • Support and mentor educators to ensure consistent, high-quality care and education

  • Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and documentation standards

  • Collaborate with the Educational Leader to drive continuous improvement

What You'll Need

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

  • Experience as a Lead Educator or senior educator role

  • Strong knowledge of Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

  • Current Working with Children Check (VIC)

  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications

  • Full Australian working rights

Key Benefits

  • Hourly rate – $33.00 to $37.54

  • Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation

  • Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff

  • Ongoing professional development through Busy Bees training platform

  • Opportunity to join the Global Talent Exchange Program (Canada, Asia, UK and beyond)

  • Work within a supportive and inclusive team culture

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apply now and take the lead at Busy Bees at Wyndham Vale — where your skills, passion, and leadership will shape the future of children's learning.

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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