Guardian Childcare and Education Careers

Lead Educator

Full-time Permanent
Cooranbong, NSW

Job no: 784644
Categories: Room Leader
Posted: 30/09/2025 03:57 PM

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Here’s the opportunity: Work with passionate Educators and a supportive Centre Manager as you:

  • Access great resources in fantastic learning spaces
  • Share children’s milestones and “wow” moments with their families
  • Bring our unique To BE Me Guardian learning program to life
  • Engage in ongoing learning and development with an incredible team

As a Lead Educator with us, you’ll:

  • Thrive in a structured, well-supported environment with our Thrive room framework
  • Grow your career with professional development, mentoring, and leadership pathways
  • Work in beautifully designed environments that inspire creativity and engagement
  • Benefit from the 10% Government Funded Wage Increase NOW, with 5% more in December
  • Enjoy above award pay, professional recognition, and unique employee perks

The Centre:

Opening early 2026, Guardian Cooranbong will offer a new standard in early childhood education and care, featuring a brand-new centre with inspiring learning spaces, a passionate team, and a strong focus on quality and community.

If you’re ready to run your own centre that is a ‘home away from home’, your journey begins here.

What You’ll Bring:

  • A Diploma or above in Early Childhood Education (or working towards a Diploma or tertiary degree in Early Childcare)
  • Must have availability to work from 6:30 am-6:30 pm on a rotating roster
  • A current Working with Children Check (NSW)

Ideally:

  • Child Protection Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate
  • 2–3 years’ experience in a Lead Educator or similar role

Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your early childhood career?
Apply now and join the team at Guardian.
  
Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
  
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
  
 At Guardian Childcare & Education, children’s safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.
  
  *for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted
  

  • Your CV for this application MUST have all 10 years of Career history included (if you do not have any 10-year work history, please let us know or state this in your CV)
  • Ability to supply references of Managers from your 5-year work history.

So, what are you waiting for?
Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.

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