Permanent Part-Time | Lead Educator | UEL Jahjumbeen
Ready to lead with purpose and inspire meaningful learning every day? Join a supportive, values-led team where your leadership genuinely makes a difference.
About Uniting Early Learning Jahjumbeen
Uniting Early Learning Jahjumbeen is a well-established early learning centre in Toowong, proudly supporting the local community for over 25 years.
We value creativity, imagination and play, with light-filled learning spaces and shaded outdoor environments that encourage exploration. Our diverse community celebrates over 15 languages, supported by passionate, qualified educators.
What we offer
-
Paid parental leave
-
Employment with a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation
-
Additional day of leave at Christmas
-
Support from a dedicated Education Specialist to strengthen practice
-
Generous professional development opportunities
-
Blue Card and First Aid costs covered
-
Reward & Recognition Program plus generous Employee Referral Program
-
Centre closure between Christmas and New Year
-
50% childcare discount
About the role
As a Lead Educator, you will play a key role in shaping curriculum, mentoring educators, and creating a high-quality learning environment.
You will:
-
Lead engaging, play-based programs aligned with EYLF and QKLG
-
Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
-
Mentor and collaborate with educators to support best practice
-
Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families
-
Act as Responsible Person when required
-
Contribute positively to our centre’s culture and values
Apply Now
If this opportunity aligns with what you’re looking for, we encourage you to apply. All applications will be reviewed as they are received.
If you are culturally and linguistically diverse, living with a disability or returning to the workforce after a period of time off raising children, we recognise you are less likely to apply for this position, however we strongly consider those who can meet most of the above and have a great work ethic to formalise their application.
Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.
Check https://ucaqld.com.au/synod-services/policies/ to see our Privacy Policy, including the use and storage of information we collect.
About you
You will bring:
-
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent) – essential
-
Strong working knowledge of EYLF, QKLG and the NQF
-
Confidence documenting and assessing children’s learning
-
A collaborative approach with strong communication and leadership skills
-
Current Blue Card – essential
-
First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis (or willingness to obtain)
-
A genuine passion for quality early learning and relationships
Lead with heart in a values‑led centre. Enjoy paid parental leave, 50% childcare discount, professional development & extra Christmas leave.
