Description:
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:
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Lead the room’s daily operations and ensure a consistent, nurturing environment
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Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate programs aligned with the EYLF
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Build meaningful relationships with children and families
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Mentor and support educators within your room
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Monitor compliance, safety, and wellbeing in collaboration with the leadership team
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Participate in regular reflections and documentation of children’s learning
What You’ll Need
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
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Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and developmental milestones
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Experience in leading a room or mentoring educators
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Excellent communication and leadership skills
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Current Working with Children Check (Employee – VIC)
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First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates
Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
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Hourly Rate: $33.00 – $37.54
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Up to 50% discount on childcare fees for permanent staff
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Laundry allowance in addition to your salary
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Supportive and inclusive team culture
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Access to our Busy Bees training platform for ongoing learning
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Opportunities for leadership development and career progression
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Global Talent Exchange Program participation
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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.