We are looking for an experienced Diploma-qualified
educator whose time in the sector has developed into sound
judgement, confident family communication and dependable room
leadership. This permanent full-time Lead Educator opportunity is
based in a preschool room, with the staffing support and space to
establish yourself and lead well. Set across five semi-rural acres
and supported by above-ratio staffing, this is a genuinely
supported next step where your experience will be recognised and
valued. Application eligibility This is a Diploma-qualified
educator position rather than an Early Childhood Teacher pathway
role. Employer sponsorship is not available, and the position is
not suitable for applicants studying or holding a Graduate Diploma
in Early Childhood Education. Benefits include From $38.25 p/hour
with scope to negotiate above award based on experience. A
beautiful five-acre semi-rural setting, with four large indoor
environments and three age-appropriate separate outdoor areas.
Above-ratio staffing and dedicated float support for programming,
breaks, planned leave and unexpected absences. Occasional workplace
flexibility where individual needs and the roster can reasonably be
accommodated. Longer-term leadership progression, with genuine
potential to move into Educational Leadership and more. A genuinely
family-owned service where decisions are made locally,
relationships matter, and educators are known and valued. Access to
professional development, including e-learning courses, supports
ongoing skilled learning. About the opportunity The service is
a long-established, family-owned early learning centre in Vineyard,
in Sydney's north-west. Purpose-built across five semi-rural acres,
it offers four large indoor environments and three separate outdoor
areas, giving educators considerably more space to work with than
the average suburban centre. The physical setting is matched by a
practical staffing model. Rooms routinely operate above minimum
ratios,



with additional float capacity used to support programming,
breaks and absences. The service is independently owned, decisions
are made locally and the team is led by an experienced,
long-standing Centre Director. The successful educator will begin
in one of the preschool rooms. This provides time to understand the
children, families, team and expectations while making a meaningful
contribution from the outset. We are not recruiting somebody to
arrive and inherit every leadership problem on day one. We are
looking for an experienced educator who can contribute immediately,
establish trust and grow into broader responsibility, potentially
including the Educational Leader role over time. What we're looking
for An approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Early Childhood Teachers are welcome to apply, but a teaching
qualification is not required. Substantial early childhood
experience, with evidence that your experience has included genuine
room responsibility. Demonstrated success in a similarly minded
service where educators are expected to exercise judgement,
communicate with families and contribute to room leadership. A
current New South Wales Working with Children Check. Current
approved first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications.
Completed child protection and child safety training Sound
knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality
Standard and child-safety obligations. Calm operational judgement,
including the ability to manage incidents, competing priorities and
professional family conversations without constant escalation. The
confidence to guide and support other educators while remaining
collaborative, accountable and open to learning the service's way
of working. What next? If you are ready for a senior educator role
where support is built into the staffing model, apply through SEEK.
Early Years Talent is conducting this search on behalf of the
service and will contact suitable applicants for an initial
confidential discussion before making any
introduction.

📌 Experienced Diploma Educator | Room Leader | Beautiful5-Acre Setting (New South Wales)
🏢 Early Years Talent
📍 New South Wales