Lead Educator

Edge Early Learning; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Childcare Gap Fee Discounts

Flare Benefits

Referral Bonus Scheme

Uniform Allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Excellence Awards

Professional Development & Training

Job summary

Edge Early Learning is seeking Lead Educators for our Peregian Springs and Beach centres where you will lead a team across Nursery, Toddler or Pre-Kind rooms, shaping high-quality, culturally responsive programs.

You’ll mentor staff, design developmentally appropriate activities, ensure safe environments, and build connections with families while meeting regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Grad Diploma/Masters with relevant experience in long day care.
• Lead Educator experience in a long day care setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Mentor — guide and support educators, promoting professional growth and high standards of care.
• Program Development — design and evaluate specialised programs that reflect each child’s unique interests and needs.
• Safe Environments — maintain safe, hygienic, engaging spaces in line with OHS and Duty of Care standards.
• Family & Community Connections — build warm, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Documentation — maintain accurate developmental records aligned with centre policies and national regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Program design

Safety & compliance

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Graduate Diploma / Masters of Teaching (experience required)

Job description

• Location6 Kauri Crescent,Peregian Springs, QLD, 4573,Australia


• Job CategoryEducator Lead


• Employee TypeFull Time 38 LL

Contact information

• Contact Phone[phone]

Description

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Lead Educator ready to step into a role where your leadership shapes not just young children, but the educators around you? Working alongside our Centre Director and Educational Leader, you’ll design and deliver high-quality, culturally responsive programs while mentoring your team to achieve their best.

Your hourly rate will be negotiated based on your qualifications and experience, plus access to our Workers Retention Payment.

We are currently seeking Lead Educators for our centre to work permanent full-time hours.

We are looking for Lead Educators for both our Peregian Springs and Beach centres where you will work either either Nursery, Toddler or our Pre Kindy rooms.

Please read before applying

1. This role is NOT eligible for employer-sponsored visas (visa sponsorship). You must already hold the right to work in Australia. 2. On this occasion, we are unable to accept applicants working towards their Diploma qualification, or applicants whose only qualification is a Graduate Diploma or Masters of Teaching without the required experience (see below). 3. Our centres operate extended hours. Whilst we do our best to be flexible, candidates must be available to work opening shifts, closing shifts, or both. We are unable to accommodate school-hours-only availability.

• Birthday Leave — a paid day off to celebrate you (permanent team members).


• Childcare Gap Fee Discounts — exclusive for permanent team members.


• Flare Benefits – Unlock everyday savings, exclusive perks and benefits for real life


• Referral Bonus Scheme — earn bonuses for helping grow our amazing team.


• Uniform Allowance — full set on commencement plus annual top-ups.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and extensive wellbeing resources— through our trusted provider Sonder.


• Excellence Awards — peer recognition for exceptional contributions.


• Professional Development & Training — ongoing growth opportunities across the Edge network.

About the Role:

• Lead & Mentor — guide and support educators, promoting professional growth and high standards of care.


• Program Development — design and evaluate specialised programs that reflect each child’s unique interests and needs.


• Safe Environments — maintain safe, hygienic, engaging spaces in line with OHS and Duty of Care standards.


• Family & Community Connections — build warm, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.


• Documentation — maintain accurate developmental records aligned with centre policies and national regulations.

Qualification

• Completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or recognised equivalent at Children’s Services Employee Level 4+)

OR Graduate Diploma / Masters of Teaching + the experience requirements below

Experience (within a long day care setting)

• Diploma holders: minimum 2 years’ Lead Educator experience


• Grad Dip / Masters of Teaching: 3–4 years’ Educator experienceOR 2+ years’ Lead Educator experience in a long day care setting in Australia

Certificates & Checks

• Working with Vulnerable People (ACT), mandatory


• National Child Safety Training (GECCKO), mandatory


• First Aid & CPR (HLTAID004)


• Asthma Management Certificate


• Anaphylaxis Certificate

Ready to lead with purpose?

Edge Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that understands the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for our educators and families. We encourage applications from people from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures - including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process.