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Lead EducatorEdge Early Learning • Upper Flagstone, QLD, AU
Lead Educator

Lead Educator

Edge Early Learning • Upper Flagstone, QLD, AU
18 days ago
Job description

The Opportunity

You're already an exceptional educator. Now you're ready to inspire others.

At Edge Early Learning, we believe great educators deserve great support. Our centres are designed to help children thrive while our educators enjoy genuine career pathways, industry-leading professional development and a culture where people feel valued every day.

As our Lead Educator, you'll mentor and support your team, create engaging learning experiences, work alongside an experienced Centre Director and Educational Leader, and help shape a positive centre culture. You’ll lead our Nursery/Toddler/Kindergarten/Float Room.

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Why Choose Edge?

  • Career progression – many of our leaders started as Lead Educators.
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative teams.
  • Teach A Rainbow curriculum and mentoring.
  • Birthday Leave, Childcare Gap Fee Discounts and Referral Bonuses.
  • Professional development, wellbeing support and recognition programs.

About the Role:

  • Lead, coach and mentor educators.
  • Deliver engaging educational programs aligned to the EYLF.
  • Build strong relationships with children and families.
  • Create safe, inclusive learning environments.
  • Support continuous improvement and quality outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or recognised equivalent at Children’s Services Employee Level 4+)
    OR Graduate Diploma / Masters of Teaching with the required long day care experience

Experience (within a long day care setting)

  • Diploma holders: minimum 2 years' Lead Educator experience.
  • Graduate Diploma/Master of Teaching: 3–4 years' Educator experience or 2+ years' Lead Educator experience in Australian long day care.
  • Experience leading a room in a long day care setting
  • Confidence mentoring other educators
  • Strong understanding of the NQF and EYLF
  • Passion for creating engaging learning environments

Compliance Documentation

  • Working with Children Check, mandatory
  • National Child Safety Training (GECCKO)
  • RRHAN Fundamentals & Masterclass (SA where applicable)
  • ACT Child Abuse and Neglect Training (where applicable)
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates

Please read before applying

  1. This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in Australia.
  2. Applicants must hold a completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or recognised equivalent).
  3. Applicants working towards a Diploma are not eligible.
  4. Graduate Diploma/Master of Teaching applicants must also meet the required early childhood experience criteria.
  5. Availability to work opening and/or closing shifts is required.

Ready to lead with purpose? Apply today.

Edge Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer that understands the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for our educators and families. We encourage applications from people from all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures - including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process.

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