Educational Leader

2 weeks ago

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Head our Educational Practice at Little Beginnings Kolodong

We are looking for an experienced Lead Educator, offering Full and Part-Time positions with varying shifts from 6:30am to 6:30 pm.

Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

Affinity Advantages

  • Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
  • Apply for scholarships for Bachelor's or Master's degrees in Early Childhood Education.
  • 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:

Little Beginnings at Kolodong provides high-quality early education and care for our 66 children, within an inclusive environment where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to learn. Conveniently located at 465 Kolodong Road, our long day care centre offers spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, healthy meals prepared onsite, and a welcoming community for local families. Our passionate educators deliver the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, fostering confidence, creativity, literacy, numeracy, STEM, and wellbeing, while our government-approved preschool program ensures children are well prepared for school and beyond.

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?

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 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, 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 2025 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now

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