Lead & Assistant Educators

Become part of Sparrow Early Learning Ormeau Hills— where you're more than an educator, you're a magical spark lighting up little minds and bright futures

• Nursery Lead Educator | part-time (Monday to Friday required)
• Diploma Qualified Assistant Educators | part-time & on-call casual positions

We're on the lookout for an Early Learning star who:

• Sparks joy and curiosity in every little learner they meet
• Cheers on their fellow educators and help build a thriving community
• Are ready for a career filled with purpose, play, and professional growth

As an Assistant Educator, you'll help shape vibrant, safe, and engaging learning environments where children feel welcomed and inspired. You'll build strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and your team, contributing to a positive and collaborative workplace. As a Casual Relief Educator, you'll step into a our Services to support vibrant, safe, and inspiring learning environments where children feel a sense of belonging. Working on call you'll build meaningful relationships with children, families, and our teams—bringing flexibility, positivity, and a collaborative spirit wherever you go.

Our Lead Educators take on a mentoring role, working closely with the Leadership Team and guiding Assistant Educators to deliver rich, meaningful programs that support every child's growth and development. You'll also be responsible for documenting children's learning, routines, and interests while ensuring daily practices meet all compliance requirements.

Our values – Inspire, Nurture, Grow – guide everything we do:

Inspire a love of learning through creativity and curiosity

Nurture every child's wellbeing and potential through connection and care

Grow confident learners and strong, supportive teams

At Sparrow Early Learning Ormeau Hills, we believe that the first five years of a child's life are a time of amazing learning and growth. The role of our centre is to work alongside families – taking the time to learn what makes your child special, understanding your child's cultural background, and listening to what you want from the early education and care experience. We're proud to be a trusted part of the Ormeau Hills community.

What you'll need:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Strong knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Play-based Child-led pedagogy
• Proven experience in being a room leader in a early childhood education setting
• Current Working with Children Check
• Excellent communication & leadership skills
• Experience with Storypark is a bonus
• First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

The Sparrow Benefits

• Enjoy competitive wages plus the ECEC Worker Retention Payment
• Extra allowances for extra responsibilities
• Priority childcare access & up to 95% discount
• Awesome leave perks — including Birthday Leave
• Access compassionate, confidential support anytime with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid traineeships: Learn while you earn
• Generous rewards for employee referrals
• Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards
• Safe Sleep & Child Protection training on us
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities
• Access to online learning & professional development
• Transfer opportunities within the Sparrow Nest
  
  **T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits

When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family.  We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued.  At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

If you're passionate about making a difference in early education, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your application via Seek or email your resume and cover letter to