Room Leader

Innocent Minds; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Professional development

Positive team culture

Career growth

Quality & improvement focus

Job summary

Innocent Minds is seeking a Room Leader to guide daily classroom operations and implement engaging programs aligned with the EYLF.

You will mentor educators, ensure compliance with NQS and Education & Care Regulations, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment while building strong partnerships with families.

This role offers ongoing professional development and a clear path for career growth within a service dedicated to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Minimum 1 year experience in early childhood.
• Previous Room Leader experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and NQS.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Current WWCC in place.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications.
• Child Protection certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of your classroom.
• Plan and implement engaging programs in line with the EYLF.
• Ensure compliance with NQS and Education & Care Regulations.
• Complete observations and learning documentation.
• Mentor and support educators within the room.
• Build strong partnerships with families.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Contribute to critical reflection and the Quality Improvement Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Child Protection certificate

First Aid & CPR

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Job description

Lead the daily operations of your classroom

Plan and implement engaging programs in line with the EYLF

Ensure compliance with NQS and Education & Care Regulations

Complete observations and learning documentation

Mentor and support educators within the room

Build strong partnerships with families

Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

Contribute to critical reflection and the Quality Improvement Plan

About the Role

As the Room Leader, you will:

• Lead the daily operations of your classroom
• Plan and implement engaging programs in line with the EYLF
• Ensure compliance with NQS and Education & Care Regulations
• Complete observations and learning documentation
• Mentor and support educators within the room
• Build strong partnerships with families
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Contribute to critical reflection and the Quality Improvement Plan

About You

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher)
• Minimum 1 years experience in early childhood
• Previous Room Leader experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and NQS
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Current WWCC
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification
• Child Protection certificate

What We Offer

• Supportive management and leadership team
• Professional development opportunities
• Positive team culture
• Career growth within the service
• A centre committed to quality and continuous improvement

If you are passionate about leading a room and making a positive impact on children's learning and development, we would love to hear from you.