Room Leader
Orchard Early Learning - Ryde, NSW
Full-Time | Cert III or Diploma Qualified
Lead with Heart.
Inspire Little Learners.
Grow Together.
Do you love creating spaces where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn?
Are you ready to take the lead, inspire your team and bring a little sparkle to every day?
At Orchard Early Learning, we're looking for a passionate and confident Room Leader who leads with heart, supports their fellow educators and believes in the magic of child-led, play-based learning.
Our philosophy is simple:
Play.
Learn.
Thrive.
About the Role
As a Room Leader, you'll take the lead in creating a warm, engaging and high-quality learning environment where children and educators can thrive.
You'll work closely with your team to deliver meaningful learning experiences, support strong educational practice and build genuine relationships with children and families.
Most importantly, you'll be a positive role model who helps your team feel supported, confident and inspired.
What You'll Be Doing
Leadership & Team Support
Lead and support educators within your room
Mentor your team and model positive, high-quality practice
Create a collaborative, supportive and welcoming room culture
Support educators to grow their confidence and skills
Learning & Pedagogy
Lead engaging, child-led and play-based learning experiences
Support planning, observations, documentation and critical reflection
Embed EYLF V2.0 and the Shared Foundations Approach into everyday practice
Create inspiring environments that encourage curiosity,



exploration and FUN
Children & Families
Build warm and meaningful relationships with children
Develop genuine partnerships with families
Support each child's individual interests, strengths and developmental needs
Create an inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued
Quality & Child Safety
Maintain a safe and compliant learning environment
Support strong practice across the NQF and NQS
Champion child safety, supervision and wellbeing
Contribute to continuous improvement and Assessment & Rating readiness
What You'll Bring
ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Previous Room Leader or senior educator experience is highly regarded
Robust understanding of EYLF V2.0, NQS and NQF
Confidence leading, mentoring and supporting a team
Current Working With Children Check
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
A positive attitude and genuine passion for early childhood education
Plenty of heart, enthusiasm and a love of making learning fun!
Why Join us?
Supportive leadership and a team that genuinely wants you to succeed
Paid staff meetings - because your time matters
Stylish uniforms for all those wonderfully messy days
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities to grow your career within a growing organisation
A workplace that values educator wellbeing and positive team culture
The opportunity to lead a room where children can Play.
Learn.
Thrive.
every day
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📌 Room Leader - Early Childhood (Sydney)
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