Lead Educator | Ipswich

Oxanda Education; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Ongoing development programs

Work-life balance

Company culture

Job summary

Bluebird Early Education Ipswich is seeking passionate Diploma-qualified Lead Educators for permanent part-time roles. Join a supportive team across six Studios, dedicated to nurturing children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Required: Diploma in ECE & Care (or actively working towards), blue card, First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis/Asthma certificates, and EYLF/NQS understanding. Benefits include discounted childcare, ongoing development, and strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or actively working towards).
• A current and valid blue card (Employee).
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates or willingness to obtain them.
• Current child Protection and Food Handling certificates or willingness to obtain them.
• Sound understanding of EYLF and NQS - for Educators with prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Build upon your passion to join a supportive, genuine team of Educators.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
• Engage with families and the community to support children's learning and development.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

Take flight at Bluebird Early Education Ipswich, where we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inspiring start to your child’s learning journey.

At Bluebird Ipswich, we proudly offer exceptional care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. From the moment you enter our Service, you’ll be welcomed into a world of wonder, thoughtfully designed to support each stage of early childhood development.

With six beautifully curated Studios, we create inviting and engaging spaces where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Our commitment to fostering a strong sense of belonging ensures every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to become confident, capable, and curious learners.

At Bluebird Early Education, we believe in- “Igniting the Spirit of learning” WITH children, WITH families, WITH Teams & WITH community…

Lead Educator

About the Centre

Take flight at Bluebird Early Education Ipswich, where we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inspiring start to your child’s learning journey.

At Bluebird Ipswich, we proudly offer exceptional care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. From the moment you enter our Service, you’ll be welcomed into a world of wonder, thoughtfully designed to support each stage of early childhood development.

With six beautifully curated Studios, we create inviting and engaging spaces where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Our commitment to fostering a strong sense of belonging ensures every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to become confident, capable, and curious learners.

At Bluebird Early Education, we believe in- “Igniting the Spirit of learning” WITH children, WITH families, WITH Teams & WITH community…

About the role

We are on a search for a passionate and enthusiastic Diploma qualified Lead Educators looking to build upon their passion to become a part of a supportive, and genuine range of Educators.

We currently have permanent part-time opportunities for Diploma qualified Educators in Early Childhood Education & Care.

Essential Criteria

• Completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or Actively Working Towards)
• A current and valid blue card (Employee)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates or be willing to obtain these.
• Current child Protection and Food Handling certificates or be willing to obtain these.
• A sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)- For Educators with prior experience.
• Passionate about providing exceeding early education and care.
• Self-motivated with the ability to think outside the box.
• Proficient in oral and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (ability to build rapport with families, colleagues, stakeholders and members of the community)

Benefits for the Right Candidate

• Discounted childcare off the gap fees.
• Paid ongoing development programs.
• Strong focus on work-life balance.
• A great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive.
• Strong supportive management team.

Are you a strong and experienced educator, interested in working with a team in a new Childcare Centre? Then this position is right for you, so join the Bluebird Early Education Team; we would love to hear from you!

All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the Oxanda’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct Policy.Our screening process includes, but is not limited to, Professional reference checks, Criminal Records Checks, Working with Children Checks and checks of social media accounts.

The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority; Bluebird Early Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.