Room Leader

Woodlands Long Day Care and Kindergarten; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Leadership support

Collaborative team environment

Monthly staff meetings

Positive learning environment

Zusammenfassung

Woodlands Long Day Care and Kindergarten in Boronia, VIC, is seeking an enthusiastic Room Leader to guide learning in their room, mentor a team, and partner with centre leadership to deliver high-quality care and education.

You will plan and deliver educational programs, observe and document development, and ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework while promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA equivalent.
• CurrentWWCC (working with children)
• Understanding of VEYLF, NQS and relevant state/national regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ideally 2+ years experience as Room Leader
• Must have up-to-date Mandatory reporting, first aid and Food handling certificates
• Full Australian Working Rights
• Willingness to obtain National Criminal history check

Aufgaben

• Lead day-to-day operations of the room and foster a positive team culture.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate engaging educational programs aligned with learning frameworks.
• Mentor educators to deliver high-quality practices and experiences.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s learning and development.
• Support compliance with NQF, NQS, and centre policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the centre.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Mentoring

Educational program planning

Team coordination

Ausbildung

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Jobbeschreibung

Woodlands Long Day Care and Kindergarten – Boronia VIC

Become a Woodlander- where we’re bringing together the best educators in the area to inspire every child.

Woodlands Childcare and Education - Boronia is seeking an enthusiastic nurturing, and dedicated Room Leaders to join our passionate team. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow.

At Woodlands, we are building a team of the best educators in the area. We’re looking for passionate, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to delivering exceptional early childhood education and creating meaningful experiences for every child.

About Us

At Woodlands, we are driven by a bold vision: to deliver outstanding education that empowers every child, regardless of background, to thrive through access to exceptional early education.

Our mission is to nurture curious minds, kind hearts, and confident future leaders through a unique blend of play-based discovery and evidence-informed teaching. Every day, we create meaningful learning experiences that spark joy, build resilience, and lay the foundation for lifelong success.

We are a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children. We uphold the Child Safe Standards and embed child safety into every aspect of our practice, culture, and decision-making.

Join us on our journey to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, families, and communities.

About the role

As a Room Leader, you will take ownership of your learning environment, leading the planning and delivery of educational programs while mentoring and supporting your team. You will work collaboratively with centre leadership to ensure high standards of care, education, and compliance are maintained, creating positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of your room and support a positive team culture.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate engaging educational programs aligned with approved learning frameworks.
• Guide and mentor educators to deliver high-quality practices and experiences.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and document children's learning and development.
• Support compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, and centre policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and centre goals.

Qualification and requirements

• Diploma or above in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA assessed equivalent
• Valid and current WWCC
• An understanding of the VEYLF, NQS and relevant state and national regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ideally has at least 2 years experience as Room Leader
• Holds current and up to date Mandatory reporting, first aid and Food handling certificates.
• Full Australian Working Rights
• Willing to obtain a National Criminal history check

What are we able to offer

You get to be a part of a team united by education and have a chance to make a real impact every single day you come to Woodlands. Some of the other perks of working with us:

• Be well supported by a passionate, dedicated and experienced leadership team.
• A collaborative and fun team environment
• Work with educators who strive to provide a positive learning environment.
• Monthly Staff Meetings.

At Woodlands, we are committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating environments where children are safe, supported, and empowered. Child safety and wellbeing are embedded into our culture, practices, recruitment, and decision-making. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, reference checks, and pre-employment checks in line with legislative requirements.