Room Leader

Young Academics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Academics is seeking a passionate Room Leader to manage the daily operation of the Cranebrook room and drive high-quality learning experiences. You will mentor educators, coordinate routines, and work with the Educational Leader and Centre Leadership Team to deliver engaging programs for children.

You will lead a collaborative, child-safe environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong communication with families and the team.

Qualifications

• Requires ACECQA-approved ECEC qualification
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support a team
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS and NSW regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of your room and support a collaborative team culture.
• Mentor, guide and support educators, trainees, casuals and students within the room.
• Work with Educational Leader to develop and deliver engaging educational programs.
• Support supervision, room routines, documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and your team.
• Promote child safety, safeguarding and high-quality practice

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and reputable provider with more than 45 centres across New South Wales. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Room Leader to join our Cranebrook team.

About the Role

As a Room Leader, you will lead the day-to-day operation of your room while continuing to provide high-quality education and care. You will mentor and support your team, coordinate room routines and work closely with the Educational Leader and Centre Leadership Team to deliver engaging learning experiences for children.

You will play an important role in creating a positive, collaborative and child-safe environment where children and educators can thrive.

This position is a full-time role - Monday to Friday between 6:30 am - 6:00 pm (rotating roster).

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operation of your room and support a collaborative team culture.

Mentor, guide and support educators, trainees, casuals and students within the room.

Work with the Educational Leader to develop and deliver engaging educational programs.

Support effective supervision, room routines, documentation and regulatory compliance.

Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with children, families and your team.

Model and promote child safety, safeguarding, inclusion and high-quality practice.

About You

An ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support a team.

Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and relevant regulations.

Current NSW Employee Working with Children Check.

Current First Aid, CPR and National Mandatory Child Protection certificates.

Strong communication, organisation and documentation skills.

A genuine commitment to child safety, safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Child Safety Matters

At Young Academics, we prioritise children's safety and wellbeing. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs and voices of children in our care. You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees as part of the recruitment process. Young Academics conducts reference checks, will verify that you hold a valid WWCC for paid work, and confirms that you do not have any prohibition or statutory notices against you. Young Academics uses CCTV in our centres and works closely with the regulatory authorities to report any child safety concerns. Visit our website for more information on our Child Safe Practices.