Nursery Room Lead

Little Seeds Early Learning; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Seeds Early Learning in Caringbah, NSW is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for 0-2 years. You will lead a small team, provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and manage daily nursery routines with patience and confidence.

Applicants should hold an ACECQA-approved qualification and have 2+ years in a nursery leadership role, showing strong organisational and communication skills. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Has ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a nursery, ideally in a leadership role +2 years.
• Patient, nurturing, emotionally responsive and confident in managing a busy nursery environment.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organisation and team-management skills.
• Understands respectful caregiving, secure attachments and individual routines.
• Proactive, reliable and committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of educators, creating a positive, collaborative room environment.
• Provide nurturing, responsive and individualised care for children aged 0-2 years.
• Confidently manage the daily demands of a nursery, including feeding, sleeping, routines, transitions and developmental needs.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• Mentor and guide educators while maintaining high standards of care, safety and supervision.
• Develop meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
• Foster a calm, respectful and welcoming environment where every baby feels safe, secure and valued.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Infant care

Communication

Organisation

Education

ACE CQA approved qualification

Job description

Little Seeds Early Learning - Caringbah NSW

Full-Time Position | Little Seeds Early Learning | Caringbah, NSW

Are you passionate about working with babies and creating a calm, nurturing environment where our littlest learners can thrive?

At Little Seeds Early Learning, we are looking for a dedicated, experienced and compassionate Nursery Room Leader to join our growing team.

We are seeking someone who genuinely loves working with children aged 0-2 years, understands the unique demands of a nursery environment and has the patience, confidence and leadership skills to create a nurturing, well-organised and supportive room.

Nursery Room Leader - 0-2 Years

Full-Time Position | Little Seeds Early Learning | Caringbah, NSW

Are you passionate about working with babies and creating a calm, nurturing environment where our littlest learners can thrive?

At Little Seeds Early Learning, we are looking for a dedicated, experienced and compassionate Nursery Room Leader to join our growing team.

We are seeking someone who genuinely loves working with children aged 0-2 years, understands the unique demands of a nursery environment and has the patience, confidence and leadership skills to create a nurturing, well-organised and supportive room.

Why Little Seeds is different

We understand that caring for babies requires time, patience, consistency and meaningful connections. That's why we've intentionally designed our nursery to provide a more personalised approach to early childhood education and care.

What makes our nursery special

• Small, intimate nursery: A maximum of just 8 babies, allowing educators to build genuine relationships with every child and family.
• Above-ratio staffing: We intentionally roster additional educators beyond minimum ratio requirements, recognising the physical and emotional demands of caring for infants and toddlers.
• Quality over quantity: Our approach prioritises unhurried routines, responsive caregiving and individual attention.
• Supportive working environment: We believe that when educators feel supported, children receive the very best care.
• Respectful, relationship-based care: Our philosophy is inspired by RIE principles, supporting children's independence, emotional security and individual development.

About the role

As our Nursery Room Leader, you will:

• Lead and support a small team of educators, creating a positive, collaborative room environment.
• Provide nurturing, responsive and individualised care for children aged 0-2 years.
• Confidently manage the daily demands of a nursery, including feeding, sleeping, routines, transitions and developmental needs.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• Mentor and guide educators while maintaining high standards of care, safety and supervision.
• Develop meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
• Foster a calm, respectful and welcoming environment where every baby feels safe, secure and valued.

Other Roles

• We will also consider applicants who would be interested in other roles within the centre, please apply and indicate what you would prefer.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for infant and toddler education and care.
• Holds an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
• Has previous experience working in a nursery, ideally in a leadership role +2years
• Is patient, nurturing, emotionally responsive and confident in managing the demands of a busy nursery environment.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organisation and team-management skills.
• Understands the importance of respectful caregiving, secure attachments and individual routines.
• Is proactive, reliable and committed to providing exceptional care.

Join a centre that values its educators

At Little Seeds, we believe that quality care begins with supported educators.

Our decision to maintain a small nursery and staff above minimum ratios reflects our commitment to creating an environment where educators have the time, support and resources to provide the attentive, meaningful care every baby deserves.

If you're an experienced nursery educator ready to take the lead in a centre that genuinely values quality over quantity, we'd love to hear from you!

Note - Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Position: Full-Time Nursery Room Leader // Other positions will be considered for the right candidate

Location: Little Seeds Early Learning - Caringbah, NSW