Lead Educator (Cert III & Diploma) – Early Education

Juniors Journey Early Education; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership growth opportunities

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Juniors Journey Early Education in Bathurst, NSW, is seeking a Certificate III and Diploma Qualified Educator to support the Leadership team and drive high-quality early childhood programs. You will collaborate with staff to deliver learning experiences aligned with the EYLF and NQS, while overseeing daily operations of a growing centre.

You will build strong relationships with families and the local community, contribute to assessments and ratings readiness, and model reflective practice to

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and contemporary early childhood pedagogy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused leadership style.
• Demonstrated understanding of mandatory reporting and child protection responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, professional relationships with families and the broader community
• Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture
• Support centre readiness for Assessment and Rating
• Drive high-quality programming, documentation and reflective practice
• Embed the EYLF, NQS and contemporary pedagogy into daily practice
• Support educators to analyse learning, plan intentionally and extend children’s thinking
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and educational excellence

Job description

Juniors Journey Early Education in Bathurst, NSW, is seeking a Certificate III and Diploma Qualified Educator to support the Leadership team and drive high-quality early childhood programs. You will collaborate with staff to deliver learning experiences aligned with the EYLF and NQS, while overseeing daily operations of a growing centre.

You will build strong relationships with families and the local community, contribute to assessments and ratings readiness, and model reflective practice to