Room Leader – Diploma Qualified | NSW | Not-for-Profit ECEC Service

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Diploma-qualified Room Leader to join our welcoming and inclusive team at our 70-place community-based early childhood education and care service in Woy Woy, NSW.

As a not-for-profit service, we believe that exceptional early learning begins with strong relationships, a supportive team culture, and a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing and development. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where children, families, and educators feel valued, respected, and inspired every day.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident educator who is ready to lead a team, inspire best practice, and make a meaningful impact on children's learning through engaging, play-based experiences.

About the Role

As our Room Leader, you'll take the lead in creating a warm, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive. Working alongside our Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor, you'll guide your team in delivering a high-quality educational program that reflects children's interests, strengths, and individual learning journeys.

This role offers the perfect balance of leadership, collaboration, and hands-on teaching, with dedicated support to help you succeed.

You'll enjoy

• Dedicated non-contact programming time each week

• A supportive and approachable leadership team

• Ongoing mentoring and coaching

• Professional development opportunities to support your career growth

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference within a community-focused, not-for-profit service

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor your team to deliver a high-quality, play-based educational program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0).

• Foster secure, respectful, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

• Oversee the daily operations of your room, including routines, supervision, curriculum planning, and documentation.

• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that supports every child's learning and wellbeing.

• Support educators through collaboration, reflective practice, and professional guidance.

• Maintain high-quality observations, assessments, and learning documentation that celebrate children's progress.

• Work in partnership with the Educational Leader to contribute to continuous improvement and a culture of excellence.

About You

You are a positive and motivated educator who enjoys leading by example and building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

You'll bring:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)

• Current NSW Working with Children Check

• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

• Previous experience as a Room Leader or experienced Senior Educator (highly regarded)

• Strong knowledge of the EYLF V2.0, National Quality Framework (NQF), and NSW Child Safe Standards

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality early childhood education and supporting the professional growth of others

What We Offer

We know that great educators thrive when they feel supported, valued, and appreciated. That's why we offer:

• Permanent position with dedicated paid programming time each week

• Flexible work arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight

• A collaborative and supportive leadership team

• Ongoing professional learning and career development opportunities

• A positive workplace culture where your ideas, wellbeing, and contributions are genuinely valued

• The opportunity to build a rewarding career within a respected not-for-profit organisation that puts children, families, and educators at the heart of everything we do

If you're an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about leading a team and creating meaningful learning experiences for children, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a service where your leadership, knowledge, and passion can truly make a difference.

How to Apply

If you’re a passionate Diploma-qualified educator ready to step into leadership or continue growing as a Room Leader, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Submit your resume and a tailored cover letter via SEEK, addressing your leadership experience, commitment to high-quality ECEC, and vision for establishing a new service
📞 For more information, contact our Central Support Office on (02) •••• •333

We are a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are subject to relevant safety checks and must uphold our commitment to child safety and wellbeing.