Room Leader (Diploma Or ECT) | $50- $60 an hr + Super | 4x Days per wk

Anila Recruitment; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Anila Recruitment is recruiting for a Baby Room Leader (ECT or Diploma) at a well-established service near one of Sydney's prestigious schools. Lead the babies room, mentor staff and build strong relationships with families in a calm, engaging setting.

The role offers permanent full-time hours (4x full days, 8am–5:30pm) with paid Christmas leave; strong team culture and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A recognised Early Childhood Teaching qualification is required; experienced Diploma Room Leaders are welcome to apply.
• Experience working with babies and understanding infant development is essential.
• Confidence to lead a room and take ownership of the educational program.
• Strong programming, documentation and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to guide, support and inspire educators while fostering collaboration.
• Commitment to building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Calm, professional approach and willingness to learn and improve continuously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation and documentation of a high-quality, play-based program for babies.
• Create a nurturing, calm, and stimulating environment sensitive to each child's needs.
• Build secure relationships with babies and their families.
• Lead, mentor and support educators to deliver high-quality practice.
• Develop meaningful learning experiences through observation, reflection and intentional teaching.
• Foster strong partnerships with families through clear communication at drop-off, pick-up and learning journeys.
• Maintain high standards of care, safety, compliance and education.
• Collaborate with the Educational Leader and wider team to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Program planning

Documentation

Communication

Education

Early Childhood Teaching qualification

Diploma Room Leader experience

Job description

Room Leader (Diploma Or ECT) | $50- $60 an hr + Super | 4x Days per wk

Anila Recruitment is a specialist talent agency partnering with purpose-driven organisations across Early Years and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC).

We are representing a well-established, high-quality early learning service located next to the beautiful grounds of one of Sydney’s most prestigious schools, seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) or Diploma Babies Room Leader to join their close-knit team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT or Diploma who is passionate about infant learning and development and ready to take ownership of a babies’ room program within a service that genuinely values relationships, quality education and educator wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be a confident, nurturing and collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring educators, building meaningful relationships with families and creating a calm, engaging environment where babies can thrive.

With beautiful green surrounds, a strong family-feel culture, low staff turnover and a 3:12 staff-to-child ratio, this is an opportunity to join a service where quality care and meaningful connections come first.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• Permanent Full time- 4x full days- 8am- 5:30pm (Paid Christmas leave)- Wednesday's off.
• Stable, close-knit team: Enjoy a low staff turnover environment where educators feel valued, supported and connected.
• Family-feel culture: Work in a welcoming service where relationships, teamwork and mutual respect genuinely matter.
• Professional development: Access opportunities to grow your skills, strengthen your practice and continue developing as an educational leader.
• Meaningful leadership: Have the autonomy to shape the room’s program, support educators and create a positive team culture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the planning, implementation and documentation of a high-quality, play-based educational program.
• Creating a nurturing, calm and stimulating environment that responds to each child’s individual needs, interests and developmental milestones.
• Building secure, trusting relationships with babies and their families.
• Leading, mentoring and supporting educators to deliver consistent, high-quality practice.
• Developing meaningful learning experiences through observation, reflection and intentional teaching.
• Building strong partnerships with families through genuine communication at drop-off, pick-up and throughout their child’s learning journey.
• Maintaining high standards of care, safety, compliance and educational practice.
• Collaborating with the Educational Leader and wider team to drive continuous improvement.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A recognised Early Childhood Teaching qualification- Experienced Diploma Room Leaders welcome to apply.
• Experience working with babies and a strong understanding of infant development, attachment and responsive caregiving.
• Confidence leading a room and taking ownership of the educational program.
• Strong programming, documentation and written communication skills.
• The ability to guide, support and inspire educators while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• A genuine commitment to building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• A calm, professional and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and continually improve.

Most importantly, you will be someone who leads by example, supports those around you and genuinely enjoys creating meaningful experiences for babies.