Lead educator

Guardian Childcare & Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking an experienced Lead Educator for our Brisbane Northside centre. You will lead a room, mentor colleagues and create a calm, engaging environment where children feel safe, connected and capable.

The role focuses on inspiring learning spaces, building strong relationships with children and families, and contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to quality practice and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification in early childhood education.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to create inspiring learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a room and mentor colleagues to maintain a calm, engaging learning atmosphere.
• Foster strong relationships with children and families to support developmental outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Relationship building

Classroom management

Education

Diploma-qualified educator

Job description

Experienced Lead Educator wanted | Brisbane Northside

I’m looking for a strong, experienced Lead Educator to join my team—someone who loves creating inspiring learning environments, builds beautiful relationships with children and families, and leads by example.

We’re entering an exciting new chapter, reimagining our spaces and strengthening our practice, with children’s voices at the heart of everything we do. Our unique open-plan centre offers opportunities for creativity, collaboration and shared learning.

Why join us?

• Bring your ideas to life and help shape our learning spaces and programs.
• Work alongside a hands-on Centre Manager and Educational Leader who care deeply about quality practice.
• Access Guardian’s professional development, mentoring and career pathways.
• Enjoy generous childcare discounts, employee recognition and fitness and lifestyle discounts.
• Make a meaningful contribution to a growing centre community.

I’d love to connect with an experienced, Diploma-qualified educator who is confident leading a room, mentoring colleagues and creating a calm, engaging environment where children feel safe, connected and capable.