Job Description

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Lead Educator (Full-Time) | $34.51 – $39.24 per hour | New Lambton, NSW

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Busy Bees is a leading early learning provider offering high‑quality education across Australia. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Educator to join the Busy Bees team at New Lambton.

What you’ll do n

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- Lead the planning and implementation of a high‑quality educational program aligned with the EYLF.
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- Inspire and mentor educators within your room.
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- Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning workplace.
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- Build strong collaborative relationships with families and the local community.
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- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and centre policies.
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- Support children’s development, wellbeing, and learning outcomes through engaging play‑based experiences.
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What you’ll bring nn
- A genuine commitment to child safety and alignment with Busy Bees values.
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- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA‑approved equivalent).
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- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
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- Valid Working with Children Check (Employee) for NSW.
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- Demonstrated experience leading a room in an early learning environment.
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- Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards.
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- A collaborative and supportive leadership style.
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Benefits nn
- 12.5% above‑award pay, retention payments and everyday extras; uniform and laundry allowances included.
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- Family‑friendly benefits – 50% childcare gap‑fee discounts for permanent staff.
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- Paid learning and development, including First Aid, CPR, mandatory training, ongoing professional development and access to the Busy Bees learning platform.
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- Career pathways that allow progression from Educator to leadership, management and area roles.
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- Well‑being support – free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family.
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Employment Conditions nn
- Employment is conditional on satisfactory pre‑employment checks (including WWCC, ID, qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register / Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training.
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- We are a child‑safe organisation, with a Bee Safe Commitment that places child safety at the heart of everything we do.
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