On-the-Floor ECE Centre Lead & Mentor

Eden Academy; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous above-award salary

Monthly Centre Manager meetings

Centre Directors Days and annuals</n>

Flexible centre budgets

Direct access to Operations Manager (E

Owners) and support for professional发展

Job summary

Eden Academy Bardon Kindergarten in Brisbane is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher / Centre Manager to join our 36-place sanctuary. This hybrid role combines hands-on teaching and leadership, mentoring a dedicated team of educators, and overseeing daily centre operations.

As Contact ECT/CM you will lead engaging play-based learning, model best-practice teaching, foster strong family relationships, ensure EYLF and NQF compliance, and drive continuous improvement while balancing teaching

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-recognised equivalent.
• Experience as Early Childhood Teacher with Centre Manager experience.
• Working with Children Check current.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Current Child Protection training.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Two professional references (one from a manager or supervisor in childcare/education).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences and promote collaborative team culture.
• Work alongside educators, modelling high-quality teaching practices.
• Mentor and coach team members to build confidence and capabilities.
• Oversee centre operations, compliance, administration and occupancy.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with families and the community.
• Promote children's independence, curiosity and sense of belonging.
• Champion the EYLF, NQF and National Quality Standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Classroom teaching

EYLF/NQF knowledge

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-recognised equivalent

Tools

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

Eden Academy Bardon Kindergarten in Brisbane is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher / Centre Manager to join our 36-place sanctuary. This hybrid role combines hands-on teaching and leadership, mentoring a dedicated team of educators, and overseeing daily centre operations.

As Contact ECT/CM you will lead engaging play-based learning, model best-practice teaching, foster strong family relationships, ensure EYLF and NQF compliance, and drive continuous improvement while balancing teaching