Room Leader | Belfield

The Grove Academy; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Childcare fee discount

Annual wellbeing day

Wherefit discounts

Career growth opportunities

Grove Recognition Awards

Celebrations and fundraising events

Zusammenfassung

The Grove Academy Belfield is seeking a Room Leader to guide a caring, milestone‑driven learning space for children and staff. You’ll mentor educators, lead innovative programs, and ensure high standards of safety and wellbeing in partnership with families.

Candidates will hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, have proven room leadership experience, and a strong understanding of EYLF and NQS. WWCC clearance is required before start.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care 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.
• Understanding of child protection responsibilities and mandatory reporting.
• Foundations of Child Safety training completed or willing to complete before start.
• WWCC clearance required prior to commencement.

Aufgaben

• Lead the delivery of innovative, fun and milestone‑aligned programs.
• Mentor and support educators in their professional growth.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and the team.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
• Observe, document and support children’s development.
• Prioritise safety, health and wellbeing of all children at all times.
• Actively supervise children and monitor environmental risks.
• Report concerns or incidents in line with service policies.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Child safety awareness

Risk awareness

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Ausbildung

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Jobbeschreibung

Join Our Team as a Room Leader at The Grove Academy Belfield

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 Diploma 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)