Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and reputable provider with more than 45 centres across New South Wales. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Room Leader to join our Cranebrook team.

About the Role

As a Room Leader, you will lead the day-to-day operation of your room while continuing to provide high-quality education and care. You will mentor and support your team, coordinate room routines and work closely with the Educational Leader and Centre Leadership Team to deliver engaging learning experiences for children.

You will play an important role in creating a positive, collaborative and child-safe environment where children and educators can thrive.

This position is a full-time role – Monday to Friday between 6:30 am – 6:00 pm (rotating roster).

Responsibilities

- Lead the day-to-day operation of your room and support a collaborative team culture.
- Mentor, guide and support educators, trainees, casuals and students within the room.
- Work with the Educational Leader to develop and deliver engaging educational programs.
- Support effective supervision, room routines, documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with children, families and your team.
- Model and promote child safety, safeguarding, inclusion and high-quality practice.





About You

- An ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support a team.
- Robust knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and relevant regulations.
- Current NSW Employee Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid, CPR and National Mandatory Child Protection certificates.
- Robust communication, organisation and documentation skills.
- A genuine commitment to child safety, safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Child Safety Matters At Young Academics, we prioritise children's safety and wellbeing. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs and voices of children in our care. You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees as part of the recruitment process.

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Academics conducts reference checks, will verify that you hold a valid WWCC for paid work, and confirms that you do not have any prohibition or statutory notices against you.

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Academics uses CCTV in our centres and works closely with the regulatory authorities to report any child safety concerns. Visit our website for more information on our Child Safe Practices.

📌 Room Leader (Sydney)
🏢 Young Academics
📍 Sydney