Lead Educator - Mayfield Early Education Enoggera

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Are you a passionate and experienced Lead Educator ready to step into a role where your leadership is recognised, your ideas are valued, and you truly feel part of a team that feels like family?

At Mayfield Early Education Enoggera, we’re more than just an Early Education Centre — we’re a close-knit learning community built on relationships, trust, and a genuine sense of belonging. If you’re an inspiring educator who thrives on mentoring others, driving quality practice, and creating meaningful learning experiences, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

At Mayfield Early Education, we prioritise the wellbeing and growth of the people who nurture our little legends. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Wage uplift from the ECEC Worker Retention Grant
• Above award rates
• Generous enrolment discounts for your children at any Mayfield Centre
• Career development opportunities, including a monthly leadership series and clear pathways for career progression
• Ongoing professional development, including overseas study tour opportunities
• Nationally Recognised Trainee ships — we partner with KKTC (backed by TAFE) to offer Cert III, Diploma, Bachelor and Management-level qualifications in ECEC
• Staff referral bonuses — because great people know great people
• Reward and recognition programs for all employees — because your contribution matters
• 24/7 wellbeing support through Sonder, offering confidential access to medical, safety and wellbeing services for you and your family

Our Enoggera Centre is truly one of a kind. Set within a beautifully renovated church, it provides a warm, purpose-driven environment where children, families and Educators feel deeply connected and supported. Our natural play spaces encourage intentional teaching, child-led exploration, and meaningful learning aligned with the EYLF.

With a consistent, supportive and long-standing team, collaboration and reflective practice are part of our everyday rhythm. We are proud of our strong relationships with families and our community, and we are committed to continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes for children.

Because you’re a confident leader who leads by example. You’re passionate about early education, dedicated to high-quality practice, and motivated to mentor and guide fellow educators. As the Lead Educator and Educational Leader five days a week, you will play a key role in driving curriculum quality, supporting reflective practice, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the centre.

You value authentic relationships, communicate with warmth and professionalism, and take pride in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments where children feel safe, capable and inspired. You understand the importance of the National Quality Framework and are committed to upholding best practice while supporting your team to grow and succeed.

• A minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in a Lead Educator and/or Educational Leader role (Educational Leader experience highly preferred)
• A current Working with Children Check / Blue Card
• Completion of (or willingness to complete) all required compliance training including Child Protection, Red Nose (Safe Sleep), Food Safety and related requirements
• Strong working knowledge of the NQF, EYLF and Child Safe Standards
• Proven ability to mentor educators, lead curriculum, and support reflective practice
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Availability to work part-time, Monday to Friday between 6:30am – 6:30pm
• Ability to undertake the Educational Leader responsibilities on-site 5 days per week

If you’re looking for a meaningful leadership role where your expertise is respected, your leadership makes a real…