An established, privately owned early learning service
in Sydney's Sutherland Shire is looking for a strong preschool
leader who can take ownership of an established preschool room and,
ideally, influence educational practice across the wider service.
This is a role for an experienced Room Leader, Lead Educator or
Educational Leader who wants more influence, more flexibility and a
credible next step - without disappearing into a purely
administrative position. Application eligibility This position is
open to experienced educators holding an approved Diploma or
Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education. Applicants
must have unrestricted Australian working rights, as employer
sponsorship is not available. Candidates studying a Graduate
Diploma may apply only if they already hold an approved Diploma
qualification and meet the role's experience requirements. Benefits
include $43-$48 per hour, depending on experience and
qualifications Choice of a compressed four-long-day working week or
a five-day week At least five hours of protected Educational Leader
time each week for the combined role Leadership of a preschool room
of approximately twenty to twenty-five children Diploma-qualified
educators and Early Childhood Teachers are both welcome A close,
supportive team and accessible leadership in a privately owned
service Future leadership potential as the organisation develops a
second service About the service The service has a warm, energetic
and genuinely close-knit team that like to make work fun. Educators
support one another across rooms, and strong relationships with
children and families are central to the way the service operates.
The wider curriculum is play-based and child-led, with generous
outdoor time and space for educators to follow children's
interests. The preschool program brings more structure and routine
as children prepare for school while retaining a solid play-based
approach.



The preschool room already includes an Early Childhood
Teacher. The successful appointee will therefore be chosen for
leadership, initiative and the ability to bring a team together -
not simply for holding the grandest qualification in the room. The
role Your primary responsibility will be leading the preschool room
and supporting the educators within it. You will take practical
ownership of the room while working closely with the Director,
Assistant Director and wider leadership group. Lead and support the
preschool team to deliver high-quality education and care Create
engaging, intentional and play-based learning experiences Build
warm, secure relationships with children and strong partnerships
with families Guide programming, observations, documentation and
critical reflection Maintain strong supervision, routines and
regulatory practice Mentor educators, students and trainees and
model the standard you expect Take initiative, notice what needs
doing and create a positive room culture The Educational Leader
opportunity For the right person, the position will also include
Educational Leader responsibilities across the service. You will
receive at least five dedicated hours each week to do the work
properly. Mentor and coach educators through regular guidance,
feedback and role modelling Strengthen planning, documentation,
observations and meaningful learning experiences Foster critical
reflection, continuous improvement and professional growth Support
implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework Guide the




Quality Improvement Plan and contribute to Assessment and Rating
readiness Help align curriculum and practice with the National
Quality Standard and National Regulations Build educator confidence
and capability while protecting a positive team culture About you
You may already be an experienced Room Leader or Educational
Leader, or you may be a strong senior educator ready to take a
genuine step into leadership. A Diploma of Early Childhood
Education and Care or a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education At
least four years of experience in early childhood education and
care, with strong preschool experience preferred A sound
understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National
Quality Standard and National Regulations Confidence mentoring or
supporting educators to improve their practice Strong
communication, organisation and relationship-building skills A
current New South Wales Working With Children Check Unrestricted
Australian working rights; visa sponsorship is not available
Previous leadership experience will be highly regarded, but it is
not essential if you can demonstrate sound judgement, initiative,
mentoring capability and genuine readiness to lead. A role with
somewhere to go This is more than a replacement Room Leader
appointment. The combination of room ownership, service-wide
influence, protected leadership time and organisational growth
creates a credible pathway for an ambitious early childhood
professional. Future progression is not guaranteed, but the planned
second service creates genuine potential for the right person to
develop toward Assistant Director or Centre Director
responsibilities over time. If you lead by example, enjoy
developing other educators and want a role with both responsibility
and room to grow, apply now or contact Early Years Talent for a
confidential discussion.

📌 Preschool Room Leader + Educational Leader | $43–$49 perhour (New South Wales)
🏢 Early Years Talent
📍 New South Wales