Lead Educator

Lead Educator – Toddler Room | Gumdale

Journey Gumdale is looking for an experienced Diploma-qualified Lead Educator to join our Toddler Room.

This is a great opportunity for an educator who loves the toddler years, enjoys mentoring others and is passionate about creating a warm, engaging environment where children feel safe, supported and confident to learn through play. Working alongside a supportive leadership team, you’ll lead your room, build strong relationships with children and families, and support your team to deliver high-quality early learning experiences.

Permanent Part-Time | 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

✨ What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting a team of educators
• Planning engaging, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF
• Building strong relationships with children, families and educators
• Supporting toddlers’ learning, development and wellbeing
• Mentoring educators and contributing to a positive team culture
• Contributing to Storypark documentation and learning journeys
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment

💛 About You

You’re a nurturing and confident educator who understands the unique needs of toddlers and enjoys leading by example.

You’ll bring:

• An ACECQA-recognised Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Lead Educator experience or confidence stepping into leadership
• Strong understanding of toddler development and play-based learning
• A calm, positive and collaborative leadership style
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates
• Completed National Child Safety Training
• Storypark experience is desirable

🎁 What We Offer

• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus*
• EWRP paid weekly
• Childcare Discounts
• Paid Birthday Leave & Anniversary Recognition
• Journey Academy & ongoing professional development
• Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Program
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Supportive leadership and career progression opportunities

*Terms and conditions apply.

🌿 About Journey Gumdale

Journey Gumdale is a large, established service operating across three hubs, offering strong peer support, shared resources and collaborative leadership.

With spacious indoor and outdoor environments, strong community connections and an on-site chef, Gumdale is a place where children and educators can thrive.

🌱 Why Journey?

At Journey, we invest in our people through meaningful support, mentoring and development opportunities, helping you grow your skills and career.

🛡 Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Through our See, Act, Tell framework, we are committed to ensuring every child feels safe, secure and protected every day.