Room Leader – Futuro Childcare and Education

Full-Time Room Leader Roles Available at Futuro

• Diploma or ECT Qualified
• At least 2 years of experience as a Room Leader
• Hourly rate $41+ (including Retention payment) + Super

About Futuro

At Futuro, our purpose is to shape brighter futures by creating places of belonging, care and learning, and our vision is to be the most trusted and human-centred provider of education. We’re a values-led organisation — those values guide how every leader and educator acts, especially in the moments senior leadership isn’t in the room:

• Connection before correction — we lead relationships first, with children, families and each other
• We do the right thing, even when it’s hard — integrity over convenience
• We never stop learning — or helping others to — growth is shared, not hoarded
• We adapt with optimism — we meet change with confidence rather than fear

We’re a connected network of centres across South West Sydney that genuinely invests in its educators, with real pathways to develop and progress.

About the role

We are looking for experienced Room Leaders who are passionate about delivering high-quality early education and confident in leading a team to do the same. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of your room — planning and implementing a play-based program aligned with the EYLF, building warm and responsive relationships with children and families, and mentoring the educators alongside you to grow their practice.

What you’ll do

• Support and model active supervision and safe daily routines
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families
• Contribute to programming, observations, reflections, and documentation
• Support transitions, outdoor play, meals, rest, and personal care with dignity
• Work collaboratively and uphold child-safe, professional practices

About you

• Caring, reliable, and calm in busy environments
• Coachable and committed to continuous improvement
• Understands professional boundaries and child-safe expectations
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team

Mandatory requirements

• Diploma/ECT
• Valid NSW WWCC (or willingness to apply)
• Child Protection Training + Foundations of Child Safety
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Management (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong commitment to child-safe practice and confidentiality

What you’ll get at Futuro

• Above-award pay with weekly wages
• Daily meals provided
• Up to 50% childcare discount (eligible staff)
• 3 annual bonuses for all team members
• Paid First Aid & CPR (RPs)
• Funded WWCC
• Ongoing professional development & clear growth pathways
• Uniform provided + on-site parking
• A supportive, values-led culture
• and much more!

How to apply

Please submit your Resume and a short cover letter answering:

What does ‘active supervision’ look like in practice during a busy transition?

At Futuro, child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child feels protected and respected. This commitment is embedded in everything we do — from rigorous recruitment and screening processes to ongoing child protection training, and the design of our centres to maximise supervision and safety. All team members are mandatory reporters and are expected to uphold our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, with clear expectations around professional boundaries and safeguarding practices. Learn more about our commitment to child safety here: https://www.futuro.nsw.edu.au/child-safety