Lead Educator

Journey Early Learning Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Professional development

Leadership growth

Journey Academy

Weekly educator payments

Birthday leave

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Career pathways

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Gumdale is seeking a Diploma-qualified Lead Educator to lead our Junior Kindy 2 room for 2–3-year-olds. This permanent part-time role (37.5 hours per week) offers a supportive leadership team and a space to shape your room with your ideas.

You’ll mentor a team of educators, deliver play-based learning aligned with EYLF, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to planning, observations and Storypark documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-recognised).
• Lead Educator experience or confidence to step into a lead role.
• Experience with toddlers or Junior Kindy-aged children.
• Solid understanding of EYLF and play-based learning.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support your team of educators.
• Create engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Support children’s individual learning, development and wellbeing.
• Guide planning, observations and Storypark documentation.
• Bring your ideas to your room and learning environments.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Play-based learning

Family engagement

Observations/Documentation

Education

ACECQA-recognised Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

Storypark

Job description

Permanent Position | Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week

• $1,000 sign-on bonus*

• 496222
• Gumdale, QLD
• Childcare Educator
• Permanent Part time

Lead Educator | Junior Kindy | Gumdale

A Fresh Leadership Team. A Room to Make Your Own. Your Next Step with Journey.

Journey Early Learning Gumdale is looking for a Diploma-qualified Lead Educator to lead our Junior Kindy 2 room, supporting children aged 2–3 years.

With a strong new leadership team in place, it’s an exciting time to join Gumdale. You’ll have the support to bring your ideas, build a positive room culture and create meaningful learning experiences for children during an important stage of their development.

Permanent Position | Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week

Why Join Journey?

• $1,000 sign-on bonus*
• Support from a strong new leadership team
• Genuine professional development and leadership growth
• Journey Academy, mentoring and ongoing learning
• Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP), paid weekly
• Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Career pathways across the wider Journey network

Lead Our Junior Kindy 2 Room

Working with our 2–3-year-olds, you’ll lead a team to create a nurturing and engaging environment that supports growing independence, confidence and curiosity.

You’ll

• Lead, mentor and support your team of educators
• Create engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families
• Support children’s individual learning, development and wellbeing
• Guide planning, observations and Storypark documentation
• Bring your ideas to your room and learning environments
• Work closely with your Centre Leadership Team to support quality practice

About You

You’re a passionate educator who enjoys leading others and wants the opportunity to take ownership of your room while continuing to develop your own leadership skills.

You’ll Bring

• ACECQA-recognised Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Lead Educator experience or strong experience with the confidence to step into a Lead role
• Experience with toddlers or Junior Kindy-aged children
• Strong understanding of the EYLF and play-based learning
• Confidence mentoring and supporting educators
• A positive, collaborative and relationship-focused approach
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates
• Completed National Child Safety Training

Safeguarding Children

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Through our See, Act, Tell framework, we are committed to creating safe environments where every child feels protected, respected and heard.

• $1,000 sign-on bonus terms and conditions apply.