Lead Educator

Lead Educator | Kids Academy Runcorn

At Kids Academy Runcorn, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Educator to join our welcoming team in a Part-Time position, with shifts available between 6:30am and 6:30pm.

As a Lead Educator, you will play a key role in creating engaging learning experiences, mentoring team members, and fostering strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community. If you're committed to delivering high-quality early education and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

At Affinity Education Group, child safety is our highest priority. We are a Child Safe Organisation dedicated to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Affinity Advantages

• 50% discount on childcare fees from your first day.
• Access fully funded Diploma qualifications through the Affinity Learning Academy.
• Apply for scholarships towards a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Enjoy ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities, with 50% of leadership promotions filled internally.
• Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month Goodlife Health Clubs or Fitness First membership.
• Access wellbeing support through TELUS Health, Bupa benefits, and discounts from more than 100 leading retailers.

You will bring:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification.
• A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and children's development.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and support fellow educators.
• A commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.

At Affinity, our educators are trained and supported in delivering the Lifelong Learning Curriculum; Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education for children from birth to five years.

Grounded in contemporary research and evidence-based practices, the curriculum incorporates recognised frameworks including Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project-Based Learning. It is designed to support every child's learning, development, wellbeing, and sense of belonging through meaningful partnerships with families and communities.

We're a values-driven organisation where people genuinely make a difference.

Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. We are committed to supporting our educators with the resources, opportunities, and encouragement they need to thrive professionally and personally.

When our people flourish, children receive the very best start to life.

Affinity Education Group is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with respect, dignity, and fairness.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and actively promote the safety, rights, and wellbeing of all children. We are equally committed to supporting the wellbeing and safety of our employees and their families.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW.