Room Leader | Aberglasslyn

The Grove Academy; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Childcare fee discount

Annual Wellbeing Day

Wherefit discounts

Career growth opportunities

Grove Recognition Awards

Celebrations & fundraising

Job summary

The Grove Academy Aberglasslyn is seeking a Room Leader to guide a dedicated team of educators in delivering nurturing, milestone-aligned learning experiences for children. You will mentor staff, foster strong relationships with families, and ensure a safe, engaging learning environment daily.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, have proven leadership in a room, and demonstrate knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and child development. WWCC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Proven experience leading a room and mentoring educators.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and child development.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and love for creating memorable experiences.
• Strong understanding of child protection responsibilities and mandatory reporting.
• Completed the Foundations of Child Safety training or willingness to complete before commencement.
• Possess WWCC (Working with Children Check).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a room to deliver innovative, milestone-aligned programs.
• Build trust with children, families and your team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
• Observe and document children’s development and progress.
• Prioritize safety, health and wellbeing at all times.
• Supervise children and manage environmental risks.
• Report concerns per service policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Risk awareness

Mandatory reporting

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Join Our Team as an Room Leader at The Grove Academy Aberglasslyn

About The Grove Academy

At The Grove Academy, we’re all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators. With campuses across New South Wales, we’re known for our innovative approach to early childhood education and a culture that genuinely supports our people. People love working with us because of our strong values, collaborative team environment, and commitment to making every day meaningful.

The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority and the paramount consideration in all decision-making. We are committed to creating child-safe environments where children feel secure, respected, and supported. All team members are expected to uphold our child-safe practices and contribute to a culture of care, accountability, and protection. We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation, embedding child-safe practices across everything we do and maintaining zero tolerance for child abuse or harm.

Life at The Grove (Our Values & Perks)

At The Grove Academy, our values shape everything we do — and we’re looking for people who naturally bring these to life:

• Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do
• Have Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team
• Value Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other’s wins
• Learn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something new every day
• Be Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth
• Better Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one

And because we truly value our team, you’ll also enjoy:

$1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (exclusions apply)

50% off childcare fees for your little ones

Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care

Access to exclusive discounts on over 3,300+ health, fitness and wellbeing brands with Wherefit

Career growth opportunities as we continue to expand

A supportive, fun culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards.

About the Role

As a Room Leader at The Grove Academy, you’ll take on a leadership role in creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for children and educators. You’ll guide and mentor your team, ensuring exceptional care and education for every child.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of innovative, fun and milestone aligned programs
• Mentoring and supporting educators in their professional growth
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and your team
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
• Observing, documenting, and supporting children’s development
• Ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of all children is prioritised at all times
• Actively supervising children and maintaining awareness of risks in the environment
• Reporting any concerns or incidents in line with service policies and procedures

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for a leader who is passionate about shaping a positive learning environment. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Proven experience leading a room and mentoring educators
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and child development
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and love for creating memorable experiences
• Strong understanding of child protection responsibilities and mandatory reporting
• Ability to identify and respond to risks to children’s safety
• Completed the Foundations of Child Safety training (or willing to complete prior to commencement).
• Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)