Passionate Educational Leader & Lead Educator (Diploma & ECT)
Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres – Hamilton QLD
Educational Leader & Lead Educator – Join Kids Club Hamilton's Growing Team!
Are you an experienced Early Childhood professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Kids Club Hamilton is growing, and we're looking for passionate Educational Leaders and Lead Educators who are committed to inspiring teams, driving high-quality educational practice and creating exceptional outcomes for children.
At Kids Club, leadership is about more than managing a room or overseeing a program. It's about
leading by example, mentoring educators, championing best practice and creating an environment where children, families and educators can thrive.
If you are passionate about quality education, reflective practice and supporting others to reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Above Award Rates
– We recognise and reward your leadership, qualifications and experience
Leadership Opportunities
– Play an active role in shaping curriculum, pedagogy and quality practice within the service
Professional Development
– Access paid training and ongoing leadership and professional learning opportunities
Coaching & Mentoring
– Work alongside experienced leaders who will support your professional growth
Career Pathways
– Genuine opportunities to progress your career within Kids Club nationally
Generous Resource Budgets
– Bring your educational vision to life with quality resources and inspiring learning environments
Childcare Discounts
– Enjoy up to *****% off childcare fees for your family
Wellbeing Focus
– Access initiatives designed to support educator wellbeing, including massage chairs
Innovative Environment
– Work with modern resources, technology and contemporary teaching practices
Kids Club App
– Stay connected with your team and our wider Kids Club community
Recognition & Rewards
– Your leadership,



commitment and contribution are recognised and celebrated
The Leadership Opportunity
As an
Educational Leader or Lead Educator
, you will play an important role in building a culture of excellence across Kids Club Hamilton.
Depending on your role, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead and inspire educators to deliver high-quality educational programs
Guide curriculum decision-making in line with the
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Mentor and coach educators to strengthen their confidence, knowledge and skilled practice
Champion critical reflection and continuous improvement
Support meaningful documentation, observations and assessment of children's learning
Create engaging, inclusive and intentional learning environments
Build strong, respectful partnerships with children and families
Support educators to understand and confidently implement the
National Quality Framework (NQF)
and
National Quality Standard (NQS)
Work collaboratively with the leadership team to drive quality outcomes across the service
Model professionalism, accountability, initiative and exceptional practice every day
Our Commitment to Children & Safety
At Kids Club,
child safety is our highest priority.
We are committed to creating a child-safe culture where every child feels safe, respected, heard and valued. Our leaders play a critical role in ensuring child safety is embedded in everyday practice, decision-making and team culture.
We actively promote and uphold:
A
zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm
Strong child protection and safeguarding practices aligned with legislation and best practice




A culture where educators are vigilant, responsive and accountable for children's safety and wellbeing
Ongoing education and training in child protection and safeguarding
Active supervision and strong risk-management practices
Environments where children are empowered to have a voice and feel safe to express themselves
Leadership that consistently models and reinforces our child-safe expectations
All Kids Club team members are expected to actively uphold our commitment to keeping children safe at all times.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for confident, motivated leaders who are passionate about
children, education and developing great teams.
Ideally, you will have:
Diploma or Early Childhood Teacher qualification
– or an ACECQA-approved equivalent
Solid knowledge of the
EYLF, NQF and NQS
Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring educators
A strong understanding of curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice
The ability to inspire, coach and support educators to strengthen their practice
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Strong organisation, accountability and initiative
A genuine commitment to building meaningful relationships with children and families
A passion for creating engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning environments
A strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding and supervision responsibilities
A commitment to continuous improvement and professional learning
Safety & Compliance Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain all relevant regulatory requirements for the role, including:
Valid
Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
Current
First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
qualifications
Sound knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting responsibilities
A demonstrated commitment to child-safe practices
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📌 Passionate Educational Leader & Lead Educator (Diploma & Ect) (Queensland)
🏢 Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres
📍 Queensland