Educational Leader – Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees
Location: Gungahlin, ACT
Licensed Capacity: 90 places
Hourly Rate: $38.09 – $39.34

About the Role
We’re on the lookout for an inspiring Educational Leader to join our team at Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees and lead quality early learning programs for our children. This is your chance to share your passion for pedagogy and empower your fellow educators to grow and thrive.

As an Educational Leader, you will:

Guide and support the teaching and learning programs in alignment with the EYLF and NQS

Collaborate with the Centre Director to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Mentor educators and model effective pedagogical practices

Support planning, documentation, and reflective practices across the service

Champion inclusive practices and meaningful family and community engagement

Work in ratio as a senior educator within the team

What You’ll Need

A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

Proven experience as a Lead Educator or Educational Leader

Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS, and child development principles

Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP) – ACT

Valid First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates

Child Protection / Mandatory Reporting Certificate

Full Australian working rights

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

Get an extra allowance on top of your salary for the Educational Leader role

Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform allocation in addition to your salary

Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts for Busy Bees permanent service staff

An opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionally

A chance to showcase and build your leadership skills

Work with a supportive & inclusive team and Management in a leading Childcare Service

Continue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platform

Access to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance Program

An opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program

A chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation

Ready to lead with passion and purpose? Apply now and join us at Yerrabi Ponds by Busy Bees.

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.