Early Childhood Team Leader – Inner suburbs community centre

ANZUK Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Childcare discounts

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ANZUK Education in Adelaide is partnering with a local inner-suburbs community centre to hire an Early Childhood Team Leader. The role is based in the Nursery room, with a permanent contract and hours ranging across 4–5 days per week.

You will lead a friendly team, support families, and ensure high standards with EYLF and NQS knowledge. The Centre offers a supportive management team, flexible hours, and a generous budget for resources, with salaries up to AU$41 per hour.

Qualifications

• ACECQA‑approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience in long day-care settings.
• Knowledge of EYLF and NQS.
• Team-focused, community-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small to medium service team in the nursery.
• Collaborate with the Centre Director to foster a friendly, professional environment.
• Work 4–5 days per week in a community-focused centre.
• Support staff development and resource planning.

Skills

ACECQA Diploma

Long day-care experience

EYLF & NQS knowledge

Team leadership

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education

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Early Childhood Team Leader – Inner suburbs community centre

A lovely community centre in the inner suburbs of Adelaide is seeking a Team Leader to join a friendly, passionate team. up to $41 per hour

• Early Childhood Team Leader – Inner suburbs community centre

The Centre
This lovely centre just 10 kms outside of the CBD of Adelaide looks after wonderful, diverse local children and families. This is a rare opportunity for a service with a high retention rate of staff, which is testament to highly approachable management who are flexible with the needs of staff. They have excellent facilities and a generous budget for resources. Licensed for up to 55 children, making it a genuinely small‑to‑medium service.

The Opportunity
In this permanent role, you'll be working alongside experienced educators and excellent management. The Centre Director places high importance on a friendly, professional working environment where your hard work is rewarded and genuinely valued. This is genuinely a place where colleagues get along and appreciate each other.

This position is to be based ideally in the Nursery room. Hours can range from working 4-5 days per week.

Benefits
– Competitive salaries
– Childcare discounts
– Flexible working hours
– Outstanding career development and progression opportunities

About you:
To be considered, you will;

• Hold (or working toward) an ACECQA-approved Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education
• Have experience working in a long day-care child care environment
• Have sound knowledge of the EYLF and NQS
• Have a team focused philosophy, as well as looking to be part of the local community and build lasting relationships with families.

You will also need the following, or be willing to obtain these;

• Current Working with Children's Check
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates or willingness to obtain one
• Current RRHAN training

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