Job Description

Not all Lead Educator roles are the same.

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At Smart Tots Alexandra Hills, we believe the best rooms aren't created by perfect programs or Pinterest-worthy experiences. They're created by educators who know their children, build genuine relationships and make every child feel like they belong.

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We're looking for a passionate Diploma Qualified Lead Educator to join our Alexandra Hills team and become an important part of the next chapter of our service.

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This is an opportunity for someone who loves being with children but is also ready to have a greater influence on the practice and culture around them.

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Someone who can lead a room with confidence and warmth, bring a team together, and create an environment where children are encouraged to wonder, investigate, get messy, ask questions, take appropriate risks and simply enjoy being children.

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If you see children as capable, curious and full of potential — and believe great early childhood education starts with relationships — we'd love to meet you.

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At Smart Tots Alexandra Hills, we're proud of the community we're continuing to build.

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Our service is a place where relationships matter, children's ideas are valued and educators are encouraged to bring their own strengths, creativity and personality into their practice.

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We believe childhood should be experienced, explored and enjoyed — not rushed.

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Our team is continuing to grow and achieve exciting milestones, and we're looking for a Lead Educator who wants to be part of that journey.

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You'll be supported by our Centre Director, Lea, our Educational Leadership team and the wider Start Smart Early Education family — while having the freedom to make your room feel genuinely like your team's space and your children's community.

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Diploma Qualified Lead Educator – Smart Tots Alexandra Hills

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Inspire Learning. Lead Practice. Honour Childhood.

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Your Role

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- Lead your room with warmth, confidence and purpose.
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- Build genuine relationships with your children and truly get to know who they are.
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- Create a room where children feel safe, valued, heard and excited to learn.
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- Follow children's curiosity and turn their questions, interests and theories into meaningful learning.
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- Encourage plenty of play, exploration, creativity and wonder.




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- Lead and mentor the educators within your room, recognising and building on their individual strengths.
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- Create a team culture where ideas are shared and everyone's contribution matters.
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- Work alongside our Educational Leaders to reflect on and continually strengthen practice.
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- Develop meaningful partnerships with families and invite them into their child's learning journey.
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- Deliver high-quality educational practice aligned with the EYLF and National Quality Standard.
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- Advocate for children's voices and their right to experience a childhood filled with play, connection and belonging.
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Who We're Looking For

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We're looking for someone who understands that being a Lead Educator isn't about being the person who does everything.

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It's about helping a whole room succeed.

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You might already be an experienced Lead Educator looking for a fresh start, or you might be a strong Diploma-qualified educator who's ready for someone to believe in you and give you the prospect to lead.

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You'll be someone who:

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- Holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
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- Has experience leading a room or feels ready to take that next step.
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- Genuinely enjoys being with children.
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- Builds strong and respectful relationships with families.
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- Sees children as capable, competent and full of potential.
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- Enjoys sharing ideas and helping other educators grow.
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- Is reflective, curious and open to trying new things.
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- Brings kindness, professionalism and positivity to their team.
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- Understands that some days in early childhood don't go according to plan — and that's okay.
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- Holds, or is willing to obtain, a current Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications and Foundations of Child Protection certificate.
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We're not looking for perfection.

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We're looking for someone who cares deeply about what they do,



wants to keep learning and understands that great teams are built when people support, challenge and celebrate one another.

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What You'll Love About Joining Us

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At Smart Tots Alexandra Hills, we want our educators to have the support and resources they need to do what they do best — create incredible childhood experiences.

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As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

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- The opportunity to make your room your own and lead with your individual strengths.
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- Above-ratio Educational Leaders providing ongoing mentoring, coaching and practical support.
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- A supportive Centre Director and leadership team who value your ideas and contribution.
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- Ongoing paid professional development.
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- Paid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.
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- Discounted childcare gap fees for permanent employees.
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- Access to our Rewards Gateway, with discounts across hundreds of retailers, travel, entertainment and lifestyle brands.
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- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
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- Our annual Awards Night, where we celebrate the incredible work happening across our services.
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- Genuine opportunities for career development and progression within the Start Smart family.
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- A workplace that values relationships, wellbeing, reflection and professional growth.
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Most importantly, you won't be expected to have all the answers or do it alone.

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You'll have educators and leaders around you to bounce ideas off, ask questions, celebrate the wins and work through the challenging days together.

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Could Smart Tots Alexandra Hills Be Your Next Chapter?

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Maybe you're an experienced Lead Educator ready for a new setting.

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Maybe you're Diploma qualified and waiting for the right opportunity to step up.

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Or maybe you're simply looking for a service where you'll be trusted to bring your own ideas, experience and passion to the room.

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Whatever has brought you here, if you believe children deserve joyful childhoods, meaningful relationships and educators who genuinely see them, we'd love to hear from you.

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Come and grow with us at Smart Tots Alexandra Hills.

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Bring your ideas. Bring your passion. Bring the educator you are — and we'll support the educator and leader you're becoming.

📌 Lead Educator (Queensland)
🏢 Smart Tots Early Education
📍 Queensland