Lead Educator | Permanent Part time | Forest Lake

Permanent Part-Time | 37.5 hours per week

Looking for a Lead Educator role where you can genuinely make an impact? Join our welcoming, community-focused Forest Lake centre and help create meaningful learning experiences for children while supporting and inspiring your fellow educators.

We offer competitive rates, with above-award pay considered for the right candidate, along with a great range of benefits and ongoing support.

What You’ll Love About Working With Us

? Paid parental leave

? Competitive rates, with above-award pay considered for the right candidate

? 50% childcare discount

? Ongoing professional development and career development opportunities

? Reward and Recognition program and generous Employee Referral program

? Large, natural outdoor play areas

? Welcoming, community-based centre

? Extra day off at Christmas, plus centre closure between Christmas and New Year

? Free annual certifications including First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis

? Support from an Educational Specialist and values-led leadership

About Your Role

As a Lead Educator, you’ll play an important role in creating a positive learning environment for children while supporting your team to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care.

You will

- Lead engaging, play-based learning programs aligned with the EYLF and QKLG
- Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
- Mentor and collaborate with educators to bring out their best
- Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families
- Step into the Responsible Person role when required
- Contribute to the warm, welcoming culture of our centre

About You You’ll bring a genuine passion for early childhood education,



along with the confidence to lead and support others.

You’ll have

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF, QKLG and NQF
- Confidence in documenting and assessing children’s learning
- Strong communication, collaboration and leadership skills
- Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
- A passion for creating joyful and meaningful learning experiences for children

About Us We love our people: the people we work alongside, our families, our children and the wider Forest Lake community.

Our service provides a welcoming, inspiring and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. With inviting indoor learning spaces and a spacious, natural outdoor environment, there is plenty of room for children to explore, play and connect with nature.

Apply Now

If you’re looking for your next opportunity as a Lead Educator and want to be part of a supportive, community-focused team, hit Apply. We’d love to hear from you!

We understand that people from diverse backgrounds or those returning to work after a break might hesitate to apply. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply if you have the passion and commitment to thrive in this role.

We value lived experience and personal dedication, and we welcome educators of all abilities, cultures, and stages of life.

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📌 Lead Educator (Forest Lake)
🏢 Uniting -Early Learning
📍 Forest Lake