Permanent Educator

Journey Early Learning Careers; Shire of East Gippsland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new centre

Competitive salary

Childcare discount

Birthday leave

Journey Academy

Educational Leader

Career progression

Team culture

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Lucknow is opening its doors in November 2026, and we're looking for passionate Educators to join our founding team. This brand-new 88-place centre offers a unique opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families from day one, in a supportive environment designed for growth.

As a Permanent Educator, you will contribute to play-based learning, observations, planning and reflective practice while helping shape the culture and community of our new centre.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality education.
• Understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Framework.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, nurturing relationships with children and families.
• Support engaging play-based learning experiences.
• Contribute to observations, planning and reflective practice.
• Create safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environments.
• Work collaboratively with your room team and leaders.
• Champion child safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

ACECQA-approved Certificate III or Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Permanent Educator | Journey Early Learning Lucknow

Brand-New 88 Place Centre Opening November 2026

Join from the beginning. Build meaningful relationships. Help shape something special.

Journey Early Learning Lucknow is opening its doors in November 2026, and we're looking for passionate Educators to join our founding team.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a brand-new centre from day one, helping create a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive, families feel connected, and educators feel supported to grow.

Why Join Journey?

• Permanent employment in a brand-new 88-place centre
• Competitive salary + ECEC Worker Retention Payment
• Childcare discount (eligibility applies)
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Ongoing professional development through Journey Academy
• Dedicated Educational Leader support
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive and values-driven team culture

About the Role

As a Permanent Educator, you'll play an important role in children's daily learning, development and wellbeing while helping establish the culture and community of our new centre.

You'll

• Build strong, nurturing relationships with children and families
• Support engaging play-based learning experiences
• Contribute to observations, planning and reflective practice
• Create safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environments
• Work collaboratively with your room team and leaders
• Champion child safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes for children

About You

You will hold or be actively studying an ACECQA-approved Certificate III, Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care and have:

• A genuine passion for early childhood education
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive, team-focused approach
• Understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Framework
• Commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality education

Why Journey?

At Journey, we believe great educators deserve great support. You'll be backed by experienced leaders, a dedicated Educational Leader, Journey Academy professional development programs and a team that genuinely invests in your growth.

As a founding team member, you'll have the opportunity to help create the culture, relationships and learning environment that make Journey Lucknow a place children, families and educators love.

Child Safety at Journey

At Journey Early Learning, the safety, wellbeing and rights of every child are at the heart of everything we do. As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel respected, supported and heard. All team members are expected to actively uphold child safety and safeguarding practices, embedding children's rights, wellbeing and protection into everyday interactions and decision-making. Through our See, Act, Tell Safeguarding Framework, Educators are empowered to recognise concerns, respond appropriately and speak up when something doesn't feel right. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory child-safety screening requirements, including a valid Working with Children Check and any role-specific qualifications, clearances or checks.