Lead Educator

Affinity Education Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Hourly pay 40–45 AUD

Funded education

Scholarships

Internal promotions

Gym discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Affinity Education Group is hiring Lead Educators for Milestones Early Learning Palmerston on Hutchinson Terrace in Bakewell, near Palmerston city centre. We value safety, inclusion and strong support for our people, and offer a pathway to grow in our values-driven organisation.

Benefits include a 50% childcare discount from day one, competitive hourly rates ($40-$45 per hour), funded Diploma and Certificate III courses, scholarships for Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees, and extensive learning

Qualifications

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

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

ACECQA approved Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Lead Educators – Milestones Early Learning Palmerston

Join our team at Milestones Early Learning Palmerston, located on Hutchinson Terrace in Bakewell, just minutes from Palmerston city centre. Our centre provides high-quality early education for children aged 0–5 and is easily accessible for families across Bakewell, Gunn, Rosebery and surrounding suburbs.

We’re seeking dedicated Lead Educators! As an Affinity centre, child safety, inclusion and genuine support for our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Affinity Advantages

• Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
• Competitive hourly rates: $40 - $45 per hour
• 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 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 committed to responding to every applicant.