Lead Educator

The Role

We are currently seeking a Lead Educator to assist in implementing a care program catering to the individual needs of each child within a group setting.

Primary duties include supervising and interacting with the children, setting up activities, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all at our ELC facilities.

This role includes a strong responsibility for child safety and wellbeing, ensuring all practices align with legislative requirements and the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing framework.

Full-time position for immediate start

Why work at Sheldon College?

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 & 2026 - a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.

Our leading, comprehensive benefits include:

• Above Award remuneration.
• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution.
• College-paid Parental Leave.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance, Gym and Optometry.
• Employee fee discounts at our Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College.
• Staff Wellness Program and Staff Wellness Committee.
• Paid Staff Pop Up Health clinics on site every Term including Massage, Skin Checks, Flu Vacc and Body Scans.
• Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches.
• Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk.
• Funded Professional Development with supported release time.
• Paid Staff Study and Scholarship Program including ELC team members to complete Diploma or Bachelor.

Join a team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional journey is nurtured.

About you

• Minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent); or
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Current Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate
• Current ACECQA-approved Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management Training
• Ability to create a safe, secure learning environment where individual differences are respected and valued
• Strong team orientation with the willingness to contribute and collaborate
• Ability to establish effective relationships with colleagues, parents and the wider community
• Demonstrated professional communication skills
• High standards of personal integrity and professionalism
• Model the 4C’s – Courtesy, Consideration, Cooperation and Common Sense
• Uphold the professional expectations of Sheldon College at all times
• Hold or be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Demonstrated understanding of child safety, duty of care and mandatory reporting obligations
• Completion of accredited Child Protection Training
• Completion of Child Safety Training in accordance with Child Safe Standards (e.g. CHCPRT025 or equivalent), or willingness to obtain upon commencement

About Us 

Sheldon College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.    

Our Educators are our most valuable investment. Every member of our Early Learning staff plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.

Child Safety and Wellbeing 

Sheldon College has a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that compromise student safety and wellbeing, including child abuse. The College prescribes to the Universal Principle that all children have the right to feel safe, respected, and heard, protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect in a 
culturally safe environment. 

All staff are required to uphold the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing framework, including the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, and Raising and Responding to Concerns Policy. It is an inherent requirement of all staff members’ employment to meet mandatory reporting obligations. Staff must apply a culturally sensitive and trauma informed approach in all Child Wellbeing related activities and Child Safety investigations across all areas of the College. 

Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and will be required to complete all mandatory training and compliance requirements prior to undertaking duties.