Diploma Room Leader

About the role

MindChamps Early Learning & PreSchool is seeking an experienced Diploma Room Leader to join our team at our Hurstville NSW location. This is a full-time position that offers the opportunity to lead, mentor and inspire a room of children whilst managing a team of educators. As Room Leader, you will be responsible for creating a stimulating, nurturing and safe learning environment that supports the holistic development of each child. This role is crucial to delivering our educational philosophy and ensuring the highest standards of care and learning outcomes for our students. You will work collaboratively with families, staff and leadership to foster a community of learning and growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily room operations, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Standards and all relevant legislation
• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging educational programs that reflect each child's individual learning needs and interests
• Supervise, mentor and support educators within your room, providing guidance on best practice pedagogical approaches
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families through regular communication, observations and progress reports
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that supports children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive development
• Ensure all documentation, records and assessments are current, accurate and in line with organisational policies
• Collaborate with the leadership team to implement centre-wide initiatives and continuous improvement practices
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and contribute to a supportive team culture
• Maintain appropriate ratios and supervision practices at all times
• Identify and respond to children's individual learning needs, including those requiring additional support

What we're looking for

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent nationally recognised qualification (minimum requirement)
• Demonstrated experience working as a Room Leader or in a supervisory capacity within an early childhood education setting
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and staff
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities with the ability to motivate and develop team members
• Sound understanding of child development, behaviour management and inclusive practices
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Working With Children Check (valid) or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to plan and implement engaging, play-based learning experiences
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive team environment

What we offer

At MindChamps Early Learning & PreSchool, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional growth of our staff. We offer competitive remuneration reflecting your qualifications and experience, opportunities for professional development and access to training programs that support your career progression. We foster a collaborative and supportive workplace culture where your contributions are valued and celebrated. We provide a positive work environment with a focus on work-life balance, staff wellbeing initiatives and access to employee assistance programs. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

About us

MindChamps Early Learning & PreSchool is dedicated to providing high-quality, early childhood education and care that nurtures curious minds and supports the development of confident, capable learners. Our centres are designed to foster creativity, curiosity and a love of learning through play-based, engaging educational programs. We are committed to building strong partnerships with families and creating inclusive communities where every child feels safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential. With a focus on developmental excellence and holistic wellbeing, we strive to be a trusted leader in early childhood education.

Apply now

If you are an experienced early childhood educator with leadership aspirations and a passion for making a difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter and references to join our team at MindChamps Early Learning & PreSchool, Hurstville.

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At MindChamps Australia, the safety, wellbeing and dignity of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment in accordance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation.

We require all employees, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment, prioritise children’s safety and wellbeing, and participate in child protection training.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct robust screening, including verification of identity, work rights, qualifications, reference checks, Police Checks and Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance.

We embed child-safe values and expectations throughout our culture, policies and practices. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate behaviours that uphold our child-safe values and contribute positively to keeping all children and young people safe from harm.