Lead Educator – Busy Bees at Glenroy
Location: Glenroy, VIC
Licensed Capacity: 75 places

Contract: Fixed-term 12 months
Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54 (Level 4A.1 to 4.3)

About the Role

Busy Bees at Glenroy is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Educator to join our buzzing Hive! With capacity for up to 75 children, our service offers a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment where children and educators thrive.

In this role, you will:

Lead the room’s daily operations and ensure a consistent, nurturing environment

Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate programs aligned with the EYLF

Build meaningful relationships with children and families

Mentor and support educators within your room

Monitor compliance, safety, and wellbeing in collaboration with the leadership team

Participate in regular reflections and documentation of children’s learning

What You’ll Need

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and developmental milestones

Experience in leading a room or mentoring educators

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Current Working with Children Check (Employee – VIC)

First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54

Up to 50% discount on childcare fees for permanent staff

Laundry allowance in addition to your salary

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Access to our Busy Bees training platform for ongoing learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for leadership development and career progression

Global Talent Exchange Program participation

Connection with industry leaders across the country

Apply now to lead, inspire and thrive in your next role!
Join us at Busy Bees at Glenroy and bring your leadership to life in a nurturing environment where you can make a lasting impact.

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.