Nursery & Toddler Room Leader | Lara Lakes

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten; Lara; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEA Worker Retention Payment (15% of/‑

Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten in Lara Lakes, VIC, is seeking an experienced Room Leader to guide Nursery & Toddler rooms. You will lead daily operations, nurture a welcoming learning environment and mentor a team of educators to deliver high-quality programs.

You will collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team to maintain exceptional outcomes, support children with diverse needs, and ensure safety, inclusivity and compliance across the service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in early childhood education.
• Previous Room Leader or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs and challenging behaviors.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for coaching, mentoring and developing other educators.
• A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the day-to-day operations of the room.
• Creating a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Developing strong relationships with children, families and your team.
• Coaching and mentoring educators to build confidence and capability.
• Working collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team to maintain high-quality outcomes.
• Supporting the development and implementation of engaging programs based on children's interests and individual needs.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming room environment and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Room Leader experience

Leadership / coaching

EYLF knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Nursery & Toddler Room Leader | Lara Lakes

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Lara VIC

Full time, Permanent

8d ago , from Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten

Brand New Service Nursery & Toddler Room Leader | Lara Lakes | Permanent Full-time

Lead, inspire and make a difference in our Nursery & Toddler rooms!

Are you an experienced early childhood educator ready to take the next step in your career?

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is looking for a passionate and confident Room Leader to join our team at Lara Lakes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced educator who can create a welcoming, engaging and well‑organised room environment while supporting and mentoring a team of educators.

About the Role

As our Room Leader for the Nursery & Toddler rooms, you will play a key role in creating a high-quality learning environment where every child feels supported, valued and encouraged to thrive.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting the day-to-day operations of the room
• Creating a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Developing strong relationships with children, families and your team
• Supporting children with additional needs and challenging behaviors
• Coaching and mentoring educators to build confidence and capability
• Working collaboratively with the Centre Leadership Team to maintain high-quality outcomes
• Supporting the development and implementation of engaging programs based on children's interests and individual needs
• Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming room environmentEnsuring compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant regulations

About You

We're looking for an experienced and confident educator who is ready to lead from the front. You will ideally have:

• 5+ years' experience in early childhood education
• Previous Room Leader or leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework
• Experience supporting children with additional needs and challenging behaviors
• The ability to create and maintain a strong room environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for coaching, mentoring and developing other educators
• A proactive, positive and solutions‑focused approach

Why Join Aspire?

At Aspire, we’re committed to creating environments where our people feel supported, valued and set up for success.

• Brand-new, purpose-built centre with high-quality resources
• Supportive leadership and a structured onboarding experience
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing organisation
• Eligible for the MEA Worker Retention Payment (15% of award rate)
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Wellbeing Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• Competitive salary and benefits

If you're an experienced educator and passionate leader looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Additional information

• Brand-new purpose-built centre
• Lead & mentor a passionate team
• Career growth & leadership support