Diploma Qualified Educator

Diploma Qualified Educator for Juniors Journey Early Education | Bathurst, NSW

At Juniors Journey Early Education, we are more than a childcare centre — we are a community. Proudly embedded in the heart of Bathurst, we are committed to delivering exceptional early learning experiences grounded in relationships, quality practice, and strong leadership. With exciting growth ahead, this is a rare opportunity to step into a dual leadership role and help shape the future of our service.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Diploma Qualified Educator to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving educational excellence while supporting the day-to-day operations of our growing centre.

At Juniors Journey, we are a Child Safe Organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, harm or inappropriate conduct. The safety, wellbeing and rights of every child are our paramount consideration and where a conflict arises, the best interests of the child will always prevail over all other considerations.

About the Role

You will work in close partnership with the Leadership team and the educators to support the effective running of the service and rooms while also driving best practices across the centre.

As an Educator, you will be supporting adn driving delivery of high-quality programs aligned with the National Quality Framework, EYLF and contemporary best practice.

Key Responsibilities

As Diploma Qualified Educator, you will:

• Build strong, professional relationships with families and the broader community

• Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture

• Support centre readiness for Assessment and Rating

• Drive high-quality programming, documentation and reflective practice

• Embed the EYLF, NQS and contemporary pedagogy into daily practice

• Support educators to analyse learning, plan intentionally and extend children’s thinking

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and educational excellence

About You

You are a confident educator who thrives on lifting others and shaping practice. You bring both warmth and professionalism, and you are ready to influence centre-wide quality.

You will have:

• A Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)

• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and contemporary early childhood pedagogy

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• A collaborative, solutions-focused leadership style

• You will understand your responsibilities as a mandatory reporter and be able to demonstrate safe, ethical and professional behaviour at all times, including maintaining professional boundaries, actively supervising children, identifying and responding to risks and reporting concerns in line with legislative requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of experience and leadership responsibility
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• A supportive, values-driven leadership team
• Access to a networked community of Educational Leaders for collaboration, mentoring and professional support
• Genuine influence over educational practice and centre direction
• The opportunity to grow with a service entering an exciting expansion phase

Start Date: We are ready when you are.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a meaningful impact on children, families and educators, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your leadership experience and educational philosophy to:

[email protected]

Join Juniors Journey Early Education — where leadership, learning and community come together, and every day is an opportunity to inspire.

FYI - To ensure that we invite the best candidate to join our team, our Recruitment and Selection process includes (for select applicants):

• A pre-interview questionnaire.

• At least one ‘face to face’ interview.

• The requirement to provide a minimum of 2 referees who can be contacted to verify employment history and work performance.

• Provision of copies of ECEC qualifications, Working With Children Check status and other relevant qualification – these will be subject to verification.

• A requirement that you have completed National Child Safety training and state-based Child Protection Training prior to any engagement with children.

• You understand that you are expected to fully participate in an extensive Induction process.

You should also be aware that we will ensure ongoing monitoring of your suitability to work with children.

The Approved Provider of this centre is JAHANGIR ENTERPRISE PTY LTD. Additional information regarding our centre can be found via the ACECQA National Registers