Experienced and Qualified Lead Educators or ECT (Full/Part‑Time)

Bagdad & Kempton Education and Care – Nature Play Centres

· Beautiful 36 / 22 Place Long Day Care Service's

· 30 mins North of Hobart

Bagdad Education and Care is a boutique family‑operated, award‑winning early childhood service with a strong reputation for high‑quality, inquiry‑led, nature‑based programs. With both services located just north of Brighton, we are proud of our warm culture, strong community relationships, focus on child safety and commitment to supporting our educators’ wellbeing, work–life balance, and professional aspirations.

Our purpose‑built services are located near nature reserves and within walking distance of additional playgrounds, a tennis court, golf course and oval—providing rich opportunities for outdoor learning and community connection.

We have also expanded into Kempton and now have a busy service also needing additional educators! This service will also offer an OSHC within the Kempton Primary School as part of our diverse community offering in 2027.

We are the 2024 National Winner of the Little Scientists Early STEM Award, and the Tasmanian State Winner in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2026. Our pedagogy is inspired by Reggio Emilia, Steiner, Nature Pedagogy, and Loose Parts Play Theory, with a strong focus on child‑led, play‑based learning.

We are also proud to:

- Maintain a published Reconciliation Action Plan and embed authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

- Be accredited in Move Well Eat Well, KIDDO Physical Literacy Program, SunSmart, and Be You.

- Hold membership with Early Childhood Australia and the Australian Childcare Alliance.





A rare chance now exists for experienced Certificate 3 (eager to start a Diploma Traineeship or Diploma Qualified educators to join our growing, professional team.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and reflective educator who:

- Places children’s rights, wellbeing, and agency at the centre of all practice.

- Understands their safeguarding responsibilities and reporting processes as well as the 10 Child Secure Standards and actively promotes a culture of empowerment to foster a child safe environment.

- Dynamically Supervises children to ensure safety and actively encourages colleagues to do the same.

- Builds warm, respectful and ethical relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

- Demonstrates a strong track record of leadership, initiative, maturity, and strong communication skills.

- Engages in critical reflection and collaborative professional conversations to support quality improvement.

- Embraces outdoor learning, a 'nature play' ethos and regular excursions using our commuter bus and local walking tracks.

- Designs and documents high‑quality, child‑led, play‑based programs across a range of age groups.

- Demonstrates the use of respectful and effective behaviour support strategies and skills to ensure the inclusion of all children.

- Is confident using digital platforms such as Storypark for planning, documentation,



and communication.

- Can work flexibly across 4-5 days per week (negotiable) between 6:45am and 6:00pm.

- Is eager to participate in our learning community (staff meetings, training, family functions) which promotes a positive team culture in our close-knit community.

Essential Requirements

- A fun, positive team player with a strong work ethic and team-centred approach to working hours.

- A lifelong, enthusiastic learner and flexible, critical thinker.

- Certificate 3 or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or actively working towards this).

- Current WWVP card, National Police Check, First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates and Food Handling certificates.

- Completion of the National Mandatory Foundations of Child Safety course.

- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework, National Regulations, and National Quality Standards.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively within an established, supportive team.

- Preferably leadership experience supporting small teams/rooms where you'll share your wealth of knowledge and ideas for continuous improvement

What We Offer

- Above‑award salary based on experience and qualifications.

- A generous variety of nature-based, loose parts and educational resources to support your ideas.

- Generous professional development opportunities.

- Weekly non‑contact programming time.

- A genuinely collaborative team culture where your voice is valued by the Provider/ Director and leaders.

- Free on‑site parking.

- Access to an Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.

📌 Qualified & Experienced Educators (Hobart)
🏢 Bagdad Education and Care
📍 Hobart