Lead Educator

Join our team in Papilio Early Learning Wakerley - Casual Lead Educator

 Papilio Early Learning Wakerley are looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead Educator to join our supportive team in a casual position. This role offers great flexibility with 3 days per week and hours between 10/11.00am - 4/5.00pm, perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

At our centre, you will be part of a supportive, inclusive and engaging workplace where collaboration and professional growth are encouraged. We value our educators and provide opportunities for career progression and development within a positive environment.

If you are a motivated educator who enjoys working as part of a strong, friendly team and is looking for flexible hours in a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Affinity Education Group is a Child Safe organisation, where child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued. We also offer the Government Incentive to all our staff.

Affinity Education Group Advantages   

• Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
• Apply for scholarships for Bachelor's
• Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
• Advance your career towards a role in senior educational roles or operational management.
• Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
• Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefit, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Centre:

At Papilio Early Learning Wakerley we foster an inspiring and joyful learning environment for children while empowering our staff with Worklife balance and collaborative growth, ensuring everyone has the tools to thrive.

About you: 

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent Bachelor's degree
• A current Working with Children's Check or willing to obtain
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain
• A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds

Why work for Affinity Education Group? 

Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn't just about what we do for children, it's about what we do for our team, too. Affinity Education Group allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education

Our Curriculum:

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum which is Australia's most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based learning.

Our Safety Commitment 

At Affinity Education Group, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity.  We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.   

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now