Lead Educator

Looking for a place where you can grow your career, lead a team and make a real difference every day? Come and join our wonderful Little Saints family!

Little Saints is looking for a passionate and experienced Diploma Qualified Lead Educator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is ready to take ownership of their room, inspire their team and create meaningful experiences for children.

We are looking for someone who is confident, nurturing and passionate about delivering high-quality early childhood education while building strong relationships with children, families and educators.

About Little Saints

Little Saints is a unique, boutique family-owned early learning centre with an exceptional reputation on the Gold Coast.

Our recently renovated centre features beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities and a stunning natural outdoor environment designed for nature play, exploration and discovery.

We pride ourselves on creating a warm and nurturing environment where children feel loved, supported and free to be little people every day.

About the Role

As a Lead Educator, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of your room and play an important role in supporting your team to provide a high standard of care and education.

You will:

• Lead and inspire your room team

• Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families

• Plan and implement engaging, intentional learning experiences

• Take responsibility for your room's program, planning and documentation

• Mentor and support educators within your team

• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment

• Ensure the room operates in line with the EYLF, NQS and Little Saints policies and procedures

• Work collaboratively with the Educational Leader and Centre Leadership Team

• Communicate professionally and positively with families

• Take ownership of your room and strive for continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for an educator who is:

• Diploma qualified in Early Childhood Education and Care

• Passionate about providing exceptional education and care

• Confident in leading and mentoring a team

• Warm, nurturing and genuinely enjoys working with children

• Organised, proactive and able to take initiative

• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships

• Confident in planning, programming and documentation

• Reliable, flexible and willing to support their team

• Committed to continuous learning and professional development

• Able to create a positive and supportive team environment

Knowledge of the Abecedarian Approach, EYLF and NQS will be highly regarded.

Why Join Little Saints?

At Little Saints, our educators are at the heart of everything we do. We want our team to feel valued, supported and proud of the work they do.

You'll enjoy:

• A genuinely supportive and positive team culture

• A beautiful boutique centre and natural outdoor environment

• Attractive childcare gap fee discounts

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Supportive Centre Leadership and Educational Leadership

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families

• A workplace where your ideas, contribution and leadership are valued

If you're an experienced Diploma Educator ready to take the next step and lead a room where children, families and educators can thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

Click 'Apply Now' and send through your CV and covering letter, including two referees.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.