Lead Educator

Guardian Childcare & Education; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Amazing perks

Rewards and recognition culture

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education in NSW is seeking an Educational Leader to influence change within a supportive Centre Leadership Team and drive best practice in early childhood education. You will lead programming, support professional growth through coaching and mentoring, shape teaching quality across the network, and help develop the centre’s Quality Improvement Plan.

Expect above-award pay, strong perks, and recognition.

Qualifications

• Completion of national mandatory Child Protection training via GECCKO platform.
• Tertiary Qualifications in Early Childhood Education approved by ACECQA.
• Current Teacher’s Accreditation/ Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA).
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework.
• Experience in the early years sector desired.
• Valid Working with Children’s Check or state equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming in a world-class centre and influence resource decisions.
• Shape and strengthen teaching quality across Guardian network through program development and leadership.
• Drive growth with coaching, mentoring, and clear career pathways.
• Lead quality improvement via the centre’s Quality Improvement Plan.
• Contribute to centre development and thrive within Thrive leadership framework.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Program development

Quality improvement

Education

Early Childhood Education degree

Job description

• Earn up to $2000 through Refer & Earn Incentive

Influence change within a supportive Centre Leadership Team that values your contributions.

Take on a leadership role where your passion meets purpose!

As an Educational Leader at Guardian Childcare & Education location, you'll be an innovator, a champion of professional growth, and a leader of best practice. Shape the future, inspire excellence, and make a meaningful impact every day

Our Centre is rating Exceeding and / or are proud to be 2025 Family Choice Award Winners and /or 2025 Local Business Award finalists

Here’s what we’ve got on offer:

• Watch children and your team shine through our personalised To BE Me curriculum
• Inspire your team to create and deliver high-quality learning programs
• Enhance learning journeys through assessments that recognise each child’s unique growth and development.
• Drive excellence by establishing goals for teaching and leading the way with best early education practices.
• Lead the charge in quality improvement by actively contributing to your centre’s development through the Quality Improvement Plan.

As an Educational Leader with us, you’ll:

• Experience Thrive, our unique leadership framework designed to empower every team member in the centre.
• Drive your growth with coaching, mentoring, and clear career pathways.
• Lead programming in a world-class centre and influence resource decisions.
• Shape and strengthen teaching quality across the Guardian network through program development and leadership.
• You’ll feel valued with above-award pay, amazing perks, and a culture of rewards and recognition

Here’s what you’ll bring:

• Completion of the national mandatory Child Protection training via the GECCKO platform
• Tertiary Qualifications (University Degree or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education as approved by ACECQA.
• Current Teacher’s Accreditation/ Registration (NSW, SA, VIC & WA)
• Proven knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Previous experience working in the early years sector (desirable)
• Valid Working with Children’s Check or state-specific equivalent

Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.

*for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.