Whitehall Early Learning Centre Pty Ltd - Footscray VIC
We are seeking an experienced Room Leader to lead our Nursery Room with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a deep commitment to early childhood education. The successful candidate will manage daily operations, supervise the education team, and implement engaging curriculum planning.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Room Leader to lead our Nursery Room with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a deep commitment to early childhood education. The successful candidate will manage daily operations, supervise the education team, and implement engaging curriculum planning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Nursery Room, ensuring consistently high standards of education, care and supervision
Provide strong day-to-day leadership, guidance and mentoring to educators within the room
Develop, implement and evaluate high-quality curriculum planning and educational programs aligned with the EYLF
Ensure learning documentation, observations, reflections and planning cycles are meaningful, current and consistently maintained
Create a warm, nurturing and responsive environment that supports the individual routines, development and wellbeing of babies and toddlers
Build strong, respectful partnerships with families and maintain regular, professional communication regarding children's learning, development and wellbeing
Ensure the room operates in accordance with the National Quality Standard (NQS), National Regulations, service policies and duty of care requirements
Actively contribute to the centre's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)



and ongoing continuous improvement processes
Support and participate in Assessment and Rating preparation and processes
Mentor educators to strengthen their knowledge of the EYLF, intentional teaching, reflective practice and quality documentation
Ensure children's individual routines, sleep and rest requirements, dietary needs and medical requirements are followed accurately
Maintain high standards of health, hygiene, safety and infection-control practices within the nursery environment
Ensure effective supervision and appropriate educator-to-child ratios are maintained at all times
Support smooth room routines, transitions and daily operations, including effective delegation of responsibilities across the team
Create engaging, purposeful and developmentally appropriate learning environments incorporating child-led and Montessori-inspired approaches
Participate in team meetings, career development and reflective practice to support continuous improvement across the service
Work collaboratively with the Centre Director, Educational Leader and wider leadership team to achieve service goals and maintain high-quality practice
About You
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent (MANDATORY)




Minimum 5 years' demonstrated experience in early childhood education and care
Robust experience working with babies and children aged 0-2 years
Proven Room Leader, leadership and team management experience within an early childhood setting
Demonstrated experience participating in at least one Assessment and Rating (A&R;) process, with a sound understanding of the National Quality Standard (NQS) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), with the ability to confidently apply it to curriculum planning, documentation and everyday practice
Knowledge of, or experience with, Montessori and child-led learning approaches, with the ability to create purposeful, engaging and developmentally appropriate learning environments
Robust understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance and best practice within early childhood education and care
Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship‐building skills with children, families and educators
Current Working with Children Check
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
Experience using OWNA and/or Kidsoft is desirable
Completed Foundation and Advanced GECKO training
About Us
Whitehall Early Learning Centre is a progressive, family‐centred childcare facility committed to providing high-quality early education and care. We foster a nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive under the guidance of experienced educators.
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