Lead Educator

Affinity Education Group; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Fully funded Diploma and Certificate"3

Scholarships for Bachelor's or Master\

Internal promotions from within

Career progression to senior roles

30% fitness membership discount

Wellbeing initiatives with TELUSHealth

Job summary

Affinity Education Group is seeking a Lead Educator for a full-time maternity cover on the Central Coast, NSW, with shifts from 7:00am to 6:00pm. The position is on-site and runs until March 2027, with a potential extension.

Affinity emphasises child safety and staff development, offering substantial benefits including funded courses and numerous discounts to support career growth within a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent Bachelor’s degree.
• A current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain.
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain.
• A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds.

Skills

Child safety awareness

Commitment to child development

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are looking for dedicated a Lead Educator, offering a Full-Time position with sifts from 7:00am to 6:00 pm.

This is a maternity cover role until March 2027. - With a look to extend!

Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.

Affinity Advantages

• Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
• Access fully funded Diploma and Certificate III courses in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
• Apply for scholarships for Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education.
• Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
• Advance your career towards a role in senior educational roles or operational management.
• Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
• Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefit, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About you:

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent Bachelor’s degree
• A current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain
• A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds

Why work for Affinity?

Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn’t just about what we do for children, it’s about what we do for our team, too. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education!

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum which is Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based learning.

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.