- 496265
- Riverhills, QLD
- Lead Educator
- Permanent Part time

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Journey Early Learning Riverhills is looking for an experienced Diploma-qualified Lead Educator to lead our Nursery Room.

Bring your ideas, experience and leadership to a nurturing Nursery environment, building meaningful connections and supporting children at the very beginning of their learning journey.

You'll have the opportunity to lead and mentor your own team, shape engaging learning experiences and create an environment where children, families and educators feel connected and supported.

Permanent Part-Time | Monday to Friday | Nursery Room

? Why You'll Love Journey

- Educator Worker Retention Payments (EWRP), paid weekly
- Journey Academy & ongoing professional development
- Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Supportive leadership and team-oriented team environment
- Genuine opportunities for leadership development and career progression
- High-quality learning environments and resources

? About The Role As our Nursery Lead Educator, you'll:

- Lead, mentor and support your team to deliver high-quality education and care
- Create nurturing, play-based learning experiences aligned with the EYLF
- Support babies' individual routines,



development and wellbeing
- Build secure, meaningful relationships with children and families
- Guide observations, planning and documentation through Storypark
- Create a calm, safe and engaging Nursery environment
- Work closely with your Centre Leadership Team to support quality outcomes

? About You We're looking for a confident, caring and approachable leader who enjoys mentoring others and is passionate about supporting children during their earliest years.

You'll Bring

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
- Previous Lead Educator experience, ideally within a Nursery environment
- Strong understanding of babies' development, individual routines and responsive care
- Confidence leading, mentoring and supporting educators
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF and play-based learning
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A positive, reliable and collaborative leadership approach
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates
- Current Working with Children Check
- Completed National Child Safety Training

? Safeguarding Children At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Through our See, Act, Tell framework, we're committed to creating safe environments where every child feels protected, respected and heard.

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📌 Lead Educator (Queensland)
🏢 Journey Early Learning Group
📍 Queensland