Lead Educator
Take the next step in your early learning career - lead with confidence and purpose
As a Lead Educator at Affinity Education, you’ll guide the learning in your room and support your team to create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space for children aged 0-5. You’ll lead by example, mentor educators, and help bring our Lifelong Learning Curriculum to life every day.
Whether you’re newly qualified with a Diploma or ready to take on more responsibility, you’ll be supported by a national network that values your leadership, encourages your growth, and celebrates your achievements.
Why Become a Lead Educator with Affinity?
Lead your room with purpose - Build relationships, guide learning, and support your team
Further your study - Access funded training and professional development through the Affinity Learning Academy
Mentor and collaborate - Share knowledge and grow with a passionate, supportive team
Use research-led resources - Bring the Lifelong Learning Curriculum and EYLF to life
Grow into leadership - Step into roles like Educational Leader, Assistant Centre Manager or Centre Manager
Be part of a safety-first culture - Help build environments where every child feels safe, supported, and included
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Lead Educator, you’ll take ownership of your learning space and guide your team to deliver quality experiences every day. In this role, you’ll:
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Lead planning and documentation of inquiry-based, play-led programs
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Support and mentor educators to deliver consistent, high-quality care
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Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families
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Observe and track children’s development to guide learning goals
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Ensure routines are safe, inclusive and aligned with centre practices
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Work closely with your Centre Manager and Educational Leader to meet goals
What You’ll Need
To be a Lead Educator, you’ll need:
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A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or be actively working towards it)
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A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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A valid Working with Children Check
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First Aid, CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis training
Where It Can Take You
Lead Educator is a key leadership position—and a stepping stone to more. With Affinity, many of our Lead Educators go on to become:
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Educational Leaders or Assistant Centre Managers
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Centre Managers or Quality Advisors
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Coaches or mentors through the Affinity Learning Academy
We’ll support you with development plans, on-the-job coaching, and access to our national career network.
Our Commitment to Safety
At Affinity, child safety is everyone’s responsibility - and as a Lead Educator, you’ll play a central role in creating a culture of protection, respect and inclusion.
You’ll receive training and support in:
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Child protection and mandatory reporting
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Best-practice supervision and risk minimisation
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Creating inclusive learning environments
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Leading with our #SafetyStartsWithMe approach
Ready to Lead the Way?
If you’re ready to grow your career, inspire your team, and lead learning with purpose - we’d love to hear from you. Search for Lead Educator jobs, Contact Us online or call (07) 3513 7700 to speak with our Recruitment Team.