Educational Leader

7 hours ago

Springfield Lakes, Queensland, Australia Busy Bees Nurseries Full time $76,000 - $82,000 per year

Educational Leader

Busy Bees at Springfield Lakes | Permanent Full-Time

Springfield Lakes, QLD

$38.09 – $39.20/hour + Educational Leader Allowance

About Busy Bees at Springfield Lakes

Busy Bees at Springfield Lakes is a welcoming 75-place service with warm, thoughtfully designed learning spaces and exciting outdoor environments — including sandpits, a bike track, climbing wall, teepee, bush tucker garden, and vegetable and herb gardens.

We create an environment where curiosity thrives and children are supported to explore, discover, and grow.

About the Role

We're seeking a dynamic and confident Educational Leader who's ready to step up, lead with purpose, and inspire a team of passionate educators.

You'll work closely with the service leadership team to guide pedagogy, mentor educators, and help shape a culture of reflection and continuous improvement. If you're an experienced early childhood professional with strong leadership instincts, this is your opportunity to make a real impact

Why Join Our Hive?

  • Above-Award Pay + Educational Leader Allowance
  • 10% ECEC Retention Payment
  • Uniform & Laundry Allowance
  • Generous Childcare Fee Discounts for permanent staff
  • Global Career Growth Opportunities through our Talent Exchange Program
  • Ongoing Professional Development through Busy Bees Academy
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

Essential Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-recognised)
  • Current QLD Blue Card (paid work)
  • First Aid Certificate, including Asthma & Anaphylaxis training

Essential Skills & Attributes

  • Deep understanding of the EYLF and NQS
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of educators
  • Strong communication skills — both written and verbal
  • Confident in evaluating and improving educational programs
  • Reflective practitioner with a growth mindset
  • Ability to build respectful partnerships with children, families, and colleagues

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience as a room leader, mentor, or educational leader
  • Inclusive practices that cater to diverse learning needs
  • Solid knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
  • Comfortable using digital tools for programming and communication
  • Ongoing commitment to professional learning and sector engagement

If you're not an exact match, but you're passionate and ready to grow — we still want to hear from you

Apply Now

Ready to step into a leadership role where your voice, experience, and ideas truly matter?

Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume via our internal job portal. You'll be prompted to create an account to begin your application.

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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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