Lead Educator

Affinity Education Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount from day one

Fully funded Diploma & Certificate III

Scholarships for Bachelor’s or Master’

Internal promotions—50% of promotions

Career progression to senior roles or/

30% discount on 12-month Goodlife or F

Job summary

Affinity Education Group is seeking a Lead Educator for Papilio Early Learning, Point Cook. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week role. Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to safety and high-quality early education.

Join a values-driven team with strong development opportunities and tailored training. Our curriculum and wellbeing initiatives support both children and staff across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Working with Children Check current or willing to obtain.
• Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain.

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

ACECQA approved equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

JoinourteaminPapilio Early Learning Point Cook

We are looking for a dedicated Lead Educator - This is a 5 day per week role 37.5 hours.

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 equivalentBachelor’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 Curriculum:

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.