Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) – Educational Leader (Full Time)

Wentworthville, NSW 2145

Garfield Childcare is well-established high-quality purpose-built centre licensed for 85 children with 25 after school care OOSH children with a warm, supportive, and collaborative team culture. Our focus is on delivering high-quality early childhood education in an environment where educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow professionally.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team in a full-time Educational Leader position. This role is ideal for a confident educator who enjoys leading a room, mentoring team members, and delivering engaging, high-quality learning programs aligned with best practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage a room in accordance with the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS).
- Plan, implement, and evaluate meaningful and engaging educational programs with child’s interest.
- Experience in preparation and site visit during Assessment and Rating process (A&R;) - would be an advantage to your application
- Mentor and support educators, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
- Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Able to support children with additional needs
- Plans and engages with pre-primary programs to encourage children to develop a wide variety of skills including speech, reading, writing, motor skills and social interactions.




- Ensure compliance with regulatory and centre policies.
- Ability to handle assessment and rating.

About You:

- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (or ACECQA verified) for ECT position.
- Demonstrated leadership experience or in a similar role.
- Solid understanding of EYLF, NQS, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent written, verbal communication and organisational skills.
- Minimum 1 year experience working as an ECT/Educational Leader
- Passionate about child developmental milestones and delivering high-quality early childhood education.
- Be an active team player who has strong initiative and the capacity to work with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

- An attractive wage above Teachers Award with Educational Leader allowance.
- Supportive leadership with genuine professional growth opportunities.
- Employee mentoring program.
- Ongoing career development support.
- Friendly, collaborative, and welcoming team environment.

Additional Requirements

- Valid Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
- Full Australian work rights.

Our Centre is located at 61 - 63 Garfield St, Wentworthville. The centre is open from 7.00am - 6.00pm. If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, please email your CV to Sivakolundu Srianandarajah at [email protected]

Pay: $80,000.00 – $99,000.00 per year

Education

- Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader (Wentworthville)
🏢 Garfield Childcare
📍 Wentworthville