Lead Educator

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

50% childcare gap-fee discounts

Paid learning and development

Career pathways

Job summary

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd is looking for a passionate Lead Educator to join their team in New Lambton. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of $34.51 to $39.24 and involves leading a high-quality educational program for children.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a commitment to child safety, along with strong leadership skills. Benefits include above-award pay, childcare discounts, and access to professional development.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to child safety and alignment with Busy Bees values.
• Demonstrated experience leading a room in an early learning environment.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of a high-quality educational program.
• Inspire and mentor educators within your room.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Child safety commitment

Leadership skills

Knowledge of EYLF

Experience in early learning

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

First Aid Certification

Working with Children Check

Job description

Lead Educator (Full-Time) | $34.51 – $39.24 per hour | New Lambton, NSW

Busy Bees is a leading early learning provider offering high‑quality education across Australia. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Educator to join the Busy Bees team at New Lambton.

What you’ll do

• Lead the planning and implementation of a high‑quality educational program aligned with the EYLF.
• Inspire and mentor educators within your room.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with families and the local community.
• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and centre policies.
• Support children’s development, wellbeing, and learning outcomes through engaging play‑based experiences.

What you’ll bring

• A genuine commitment to child safety and alignment with Busy Bees values.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA‑approved equivalent).
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Valid Working with Children Check (Employee) for NSW.
• Demonstrated experience leading a room in an early learning environment.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style.

Benefits

• 12.5% above‑award pay, retention payments and everyday extras; uniform and laundry allowances included.
• Family‑friendly benefits – 50% childcare gap‑fee discounts for permanent staff.
• Paid learning and development, including First Aid, CPR, mandatory training, ongoing professional development and access to the Busy Bees learning platform.
• Career pathways that allow progression from Educator to leadership, management and area roles.
• Well‑being support – free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family.

Employment Conditions

• Employment is conditional on satisfactory pre‑employment checks (including WWCC, ID, qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register / Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training.
• We are a child‑safe organisation, with a Bee Safe Commitment that places child safety at the heart of everything we do.