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 solid 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 (Ryde)
🏢 Shared Beginnings
📍 Ryde