LeadEducator

**Location:** 326 High Street, Belmont VIC 3216 **Rate:** $34.51 – $39.24 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience). Busy Bees is a leading global, early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees. Bee Safe: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced**Lead Educator** to lead the daily learning program within our **0–12 month** age group. In this role, you will guide and support your team in creating a safe, engaging and nurturing environment that promotes each child’s development and wellbeing in line with the Early Years Learning Framework. **What you’ll do** * Lead the planning and implementation of a high-quality educational program aligned with the EYLF. * Inspire and mentor Educators within your room. * Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment. * Build strong, collaborative relationships with families and the local community. * Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and centre policies. **What you’ll bring** * A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing & alignment to our Busy Bee values. * Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent). * Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification and WWCC. * Demonstrated experience leading a room in a day care setting. * Strong knowledge of the EYLF and NQS. **Why Busy Bees?** Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage: Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on. We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality. * 12.5% above-award pay, Retention Payments & everyday extras