Busy Bees
Early Learning
LeadEducator
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“Lead Educator at Busy Bees. Skills: Early Childhood Education, Leadership, Child Safety. Lead planning and implementation of educational program. Inspire and mentor Educators”
What You'll Achieve.
Support children’s development, wellbeing, and learning outcomes
Industry & Context.
Satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent), Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, Valid Working with Children Check (Employee) for NSW, Demonstrated experience leading a room within an early learning environment, knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS)
Nice to Have
A collaborative and supportive leadership style
What You'll Do.
Lead planning and implementation of educational program
Inspire and mentor Educators
inclusive learning environment
Build relationships with families and community
Ensure compliance with NQF
Support children's development and learning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support educators within your room; Build strong, collaborative relationships with families and the local community
Full Job Description
**Lead Educator (Full-Time) | $34.51 – $39.24 per hour | New Lambton, NSW** 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. Our Bee Safe Commitment: 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’re seeking a **passionate and experienced Lead Educator** to join our team at **Busy Bees at New Lambton** , located at **297 Lambton Road, New Lambton NSW 2305** , on a full-time basis. You will play a key role leading the daily learning program within your room, supporting educators, and creating a safe and engaging learning environment where children thrive. **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 * Support children’s development, wellbeing, and learning outcomes through engaging play-based experiences **What you’ll bring** * A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values * Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent) * Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification * Valid **Working with Children Check (Employee)** for NSW * Demonstrated experience leading a room within an early learning environment * Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS) * A collaborative and supportive leadership style **Why Busy Bees?** Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage:
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