Lead Educator

6 days ago

Woodlands QLD, Australia Queensland Childcare Servies Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Above award rates & flexible hours - up to 38hrs/ week
  • Generous staff discount
  • Join a team dedicated to helping you succeed

Why Choose Queensland Childcare Services?

Exceptional Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Competitive salary – well above the award
  • Up to 75% staff discount on childcare fees.
  • Relocation support available.

Investment in Your Growth:

  • Career and professional development opportunities across our 24 locations.
  • On-the-floor mentoring and ongoing support.
  • Paid professional development courses, including First Aid, CPR, Food Safety, Fire Training, and Child Protection.
  • QLD Qualifications Pathways Program scholarship – providing wrap-around support and subsidies to help you grow as a valued early childhood professional.

Personal Well-being:

  • Free uniforms to make your mornings hassle-free.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for financial, mental, and physical wellbeing.
  • Access to our Learning Management System (LMS) for ongoing skill development.

Your Responsibilities:

As Lead Educator / Responsible Person:

  • Lead the team in delivering a high-quality educational program that fosters children's learning and development.
  • Ensure children's health, safety, and wellbeing at all times.
  • Act as the key point of accountability for the centre.

As Educational Leader:

  • Guide curriculum planning and implement best-practice early childhood education strategies.
  • Mentor and support educators to continually improve skills and knowledge.
  • Drive innovation and quality improvement across programs.

As Administrator:

  • Oversee daily operational and administrative tasks for smooth centre functioning.
  • Manage documentation, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support staff and families with effective communication and organisation.
  • Build strong relationships with children, families, and fellow educators.
  • Engage in joyful, educational activities to inspire a love of learning.

Qualifications & Attributes:

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education (or actively pursuing).
  • Current Queensland Blue Card.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and a sense of humour.
  • Passion for promoting healthy lifestyles and nutrition for children.

About Woodcrest Early Education Centre Woodcrest Early Education Centre provides a nurturing, stimulating environment for children from birth to school age. Our programs include music and movement, language development, and much more, designed to inspire learning and curiosity.

About Queensland Childcare Services With over 30 years of excellence, Queensland Childcare Services operates 24 services, offering unique programs including beach, bush, and farm kindy, swimming lessons, and Healthy Bodies initiatives. Our commitment to professional development ensures our educators are supported, inspired, and always learning.

Join a team where passion meets purpose Apply now to start your journey with Queensland Childcare Services at Woodcrest.

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