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 robust 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.

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