Lead Educator

Job Info
Location: GRANGE, QLD
Salary: Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job DescriptionTime, Education Vacancy Listing Dates 14/08/2025 to 11/09/2025 Please Quote Reference Number 13179
Minimum 3+ years' experience as a Lead Educator
Full-time availability (5 days per week, including opening and closing shifts)
Positions available in various locations throughout Australia
Edge Early Learning is seeking an experienced Lead Educator to join our dynamic team.
We're looking for candidates to work across various locations with at least 3 years of Lead Educator experience who are available to work full-time across opening and closing shifts, Monday to Friday.
We have positions available in various locations such as Grange QLD, North Pimpama QLD and Oaklands Park SA, where the annual salary being offered is $76,515.00 per year.
Join a supportive team where you'll foster learning, nurture young minds, and mentor passionate educators.
If you're ready to make a lasting difference and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Our inquiry-based approach encourages children to ask questions, explore new interests, and develop a love of learning through play-based experiences.
This method enhances problem-solving and communication skills, builds confidence, and fosters strong peer relationships as children progress into our Kindergarten program and beyond.
Why Edge?
We Offer Cutting-Edge Benefits:
Birthday Leave: Take a paid day off to celebrate you
For permanent team members.
Childcare Gap Fee Discounts: available for permanent team members.
Referral Bonus Scheme: Rewarding you for helping us grow our team.
Salary Sacrificing: our provider is Maxxia
Uniform Allowance: Receive a full uniform set and annual top-ups.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through our trusted provider.
Employee Peer Recognition Program: Edge Excellence Awards
Onsite Flu Vaccinations.
Professional Development & Training Opportunities.
About the Role: As a Lead Educator, you'll work alongside the Centre Director and Educational Leader to design and deliver high-quality, culturally responsive learning experiences for children.
You will:
Lead and Mentor: Guide a team of educators within a room, focusing on individual development and mentoring to ensure the highest standards of care and supervision.
Collaborate: Work seamlessly with fellow educators to develop and implement inspirational educational programs.
Create: Foster a friendly, secure, and stimulating interactive learning environment.
Develop: Nurture our team members, empowering them to confidently contribute to our children's learning journeys.
Connect: Build trusting and honest relationships with children, families, colleagues, management, and community stakeholders.
Ensure Excellence: Maintain compliance with EYLF and NQS standards, aiming to exceed expectations.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Diploma or higher
Early Childhood Qualification (ACECQA recognised).
Minimum 3 years' experience as a Lead Educator.
Availability to work 5 days per week across opening and closing shifts.
Current certificates: First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Management certifications.
Working with Children Check, current
Excellent leadership, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Child Safety at Edge Early Learning At Edge
Early Learning, children's safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where every child feels valued, heard, and protected.
Our team upholds the highest standards of care and is dedicated to safeguarding children through vigilant practices, ongoing training, and strong, supportive relationships.
All Edge employees undergo relevant safety checks and are expected to champion our culture of child safety every day.
Apply now through our online application form -