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Lead Educator

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  • Sale
  • Lead Educator
  • Permanent Part time
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🌟 Lead Educator | Sale

Lead with purpose. Inspire young minds. Grow your career.

We’re looking for a passionate Lead Educator to join our Sale centre, where you’ll take ownership of your room, guide your team, and create a safe, engaging environment where children thrive.

🌱 Your Purpose

As a Lead Educator, you will lead the delivery of high-quality education and care, creating a nurturing space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.

Working alongside a supportive Centre Leadership Team, you’ll guide educators, lead curriculum, and bring best practice to life every day.

✅ About You

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-recognised equivalent)
  • Experience as a Lead Educator or strong experience as a Senior Educator ready to step up
  • Solid knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and early learning regulations
  • Confident in programming, documentation, and assessment
  • Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications

Why Journey? 💛

Our culture is grounded in four pillars that guide everything we do:

  • Trust & Belief 🤝
  • Support & Wellbeing 🌼
  • Growth & Development 🌱
  • Passion & Possibilities 🚀 

These values shape our relationships with children, families and each other.

What We Offer 🎁

We’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and success.

  • Educator Worker Retention Payment (Paid Weekly) 💸
  • Childcare Discount* 👶
  • Paid Birthday Leave 🎉
  • Anniversary Gifts 🎈
  • Mental Health First Aid training 🧠
  • Employee Assistance Program 🌿
  • Retail & lifestyle discounts 🛍️
  • Excursions and community engagement encouraged 🚶‍♀️🌱

🛡️ Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to ensuring every child feels safe, secure, and protected through our See, Act, Tell safeguarding framework — empowering our teams to advocate for children’s rights and respond to their needs with care and integrity.

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and grow your career in a supportive, purpose-driven environment:

👉 Apply now and join Journey Early Learning Sale.

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