Lead Educator

Kids Early Learning Centres; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kids ELC Brassall is seeking an experienced Lead Educator to guide a room, mentor educators and shape high-quality learning experiences for children and families in our Brassall centre.

You will lead daily operations, design programs aligned with the EYLF, coach staff, partner with families, ensure documentation and compliance with NQS and regulations, and support centre leadership as required.

Formación

• Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Experience leading a room or mentoring educators is essential.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQF, National Law and National Regulations.
• Ability to lead educational programming, documentation and reflective practice.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the daily operations of your learning environment.
• Design and implement engaging programs aligned with the EYLF.
• Mentor, coach and support educators within your room.
• Build strong and meaningful partnerships with families.
• Oversee observations, planning and educational documentation.
• Ensure compliance with National Quality Standards and centre policies.
• Drive continuous improvement and reflective practice.
• Create a safe, inclusive and child-focused environment where children can thrive.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring educators

Educational programming

Observation and documentation

Educación

Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

Descripción del empleo

Kids Early Learning Centres – Brassall QLD

Ready to take the next step in your early childhood career?

At Kids ELC, our Lead Educators play a critical role in shaping high-quality learning environments, mentoring educators and creating meaningful experiences for children and families. This is an opportunity to combine your passion for early childhood education with leadership, helping to guide your team while delivering exceptional outcomes for children. The role involves leading room operations, mentoring educators, driving educational programming and supporting centre operations as a Responsible Person when required.

If you're an experienced educator who loves developing people, championing best practice and making a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Who We Are

At Kids ELC, we're more than an early learning provider.

We're a team of passionate professionals committed to creating engaging, nurturing and child-centred environments where children can thrive, families feel connected and educators can build rewarding careers.

Our centres are built on strong relationships, quality education and a genuine commitment to helping our people grow. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to take the next step, you'll be supported every step of the way.

Brassall is a welcoming and vibrant early learning community where children, families and educators feel a genuine sense of belonging.

Located in Brassall, our centre provides high-quality education and care children. Our passionate team is committed to creating meaningful learning experiences, building strong family partnerships and fostering an environment where every child can thrive.

At Brassall, you'll join a team that celebrates collaboration, supports professional growth and genuinely enjoys making a difference each day. Whether it's sharing ideas, celebrating milestones or supporting one another through challenges, we believe great centres are built by great people.

With modern learning environments, supportive leadership and a strong connection to our local community, Brassall is a place where both children and educators can learn, grow and succeed.

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Educator, you'll take responsibility for leading a room and guiding a team of educators to deliver exceptional learning experiences for children.

You'll play a key role in shaping educational practice, mentoring team members and creating a positive, high-performing room culture. Working closely with centre leadership, you'll drive quality outcomes for children while supporting your team's growth and development.

You will:

• Lead the daily operations of your learning environment
• Design and implement engaging programs aligned with the EYLF
• Mentor, coach and support educators within your room
• Build strong and meaningful partnerships with families
• Oversee observations, planning and educational documentation
• Ensure compliance with National Quality Standards and centre policies
• Drive continuous improvement and reflective practice
• Create a safe, inclusive and child-focused environment where children can thrive

This is an opportunity for an experienced educator to step into a leadership role where they can influence outcomes, develop others and make a lasting impact on children's learning journeys.

Who You Are

You are a confident and collaborative leader who is passionate about providing high-quality education and care while supporting the growth of those around you.

You'll bring:

• A Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Previous experience leading a room or mentoring educators.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQF, National Law and National Regulations.
• The ability to lead educational programming, documentation and reflective practice.
• Confidence building strong partnerships with children, families and colleagues.
• A commitment to children's safety, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• A desire to support, coach and develop other educators.
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant first aid qualifications.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who leads by example, builds positive team culture and is committed to helping children, educators and families thrive.

Kids ELC is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their safety, welfare and wellbeing. We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and are dedicated to creating child-safe environments where children are respected, valued and protected.

All applicants will undergo appropriate screening, including qualification verification, reference checks and Working with Children checks. Successful applicants will be expected to uphold our Child Safe Standards, Child Protection policies and Code of Conduct at all times.