Lead Educator

Above-award wages and discounted childcare fees | Supportive, hands-on leadership and real guidance | Where you will feel a genuine sense of belonging.

We are seeking a dedicated Diploma qualified Lead Educator to join our friendly team on a permanent part-time basis. Our centre operates from 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, Monday to Friday, and you will be available to work five days per week on a rotating roster covering all shifts, including opens and closes.

As a Lead Educator, you will:

• Lead your room in delivering an engaging, high-quality educational program

• Plan, document, and reflect meaningfully on each child's learning and development

• Mentor, guide, and support your room's Certificate III educators and assistants

• Build warm, trusted partnerships with families through daily handovers and updates

• Maintain a safe, beautifully organised learning environment that inspires curiosity

• Above-award wages

• Discounted childcare fees for your own children

• Supportive, hands on leadership and mentoring

• A well-resourced, well maintained centre

• Ongoing in-house professional development

• Be part of our exciting brand new full playground refurbishment

• Enjoy a convenient location close to local shops, cafes, and amenities

• Completed Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (and Certificate III)

• Prior experience working in an early childhood education and care setting

• First Aid and CPR certifications (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of commencement)

• Valid Working with Children Check (Queensland Blue Card)

• Completed Child Protection training

• Availability to work five days per week across a rotating roster including open and close shifts

Stepping through our doors at Cleveland Early Learning Centre, you immediately notice that this is far more than just a workplace. Situated right in the heart of Cleveland, our privately owned and managed five room centre offers a genuine sense of belonging where you are truly valued as an individual. We are blessed with dedicated, long-term staff who create an atmosphere that is friendly, supportive, and deeply collaborative from your very first day. You will always have direct access to real people for support and guidance, backed by a Centre Manager and leadership team who truly listen. Right now, is an especially exciting time to join our close knit community as we have completed a full playground refurbishment, bringing fresh, inspiring outdoor learning and play experiences to life for our children. We are nestled so close to local shops, cafes, transport services, and the local pool, our days are full of rich community connections. If you have been looking for a workplace where your voice matters, where teamwork is a daily reality rather than just a buzzword, and where you can sink your teeth into meaningful room leadership, working with us in Cleveland will feel like finally coming home.

If you are ready to bring your passion for leadership and children's learning to a wonderful team that truly cares, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and make Cleveland Early Learning Centre your new professional home.

Our service is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child. We prioritise the safety, rights and best interests of all children and are dedicated to maintaining a child safe and culturally safe environment. All employees, students and volunteers share responsibility for protecting children from harm and upholding our child safe practices.