Job Title: Toddler Room Team Leader

Location: Brightside Early Learning Centre, Paralowie 5108
Hours: Full time

About Us:

Brightside Early Learning Centre is a warm and welcoming 52 place centre, family-owned setting offering care and education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are passionate about creating a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children thrive. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, professional development, and staff wellbeing, we empower our team to provide the highest standards of care. Each room is allocated a monthly budget, giving you the freedom to tailor your space to suit the children’s needs and interests. You'll also be supported by a hands-on, experienced management and leadership team who truly value and invest in their staff.

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Toddler Room Team Leader to join our dedicated team. You will lead the toddler room (typically ages 1–3 years), overseeing a small team of educators whilst ensuring high standards of care, education, and safety are maintained. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early years and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management

Lead and inspire a team of educators in the toddler room.

Delegate and complete daily duties and ensure effective room organisation.

Use your room’s monthly budget creatively to enhance the learning environment and support child-led interests.

Mentor, support developing team members.

Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative team culture.

Child Development & Curriculum

Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYLF framework.

Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support individual development.

Create a rich, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports learning through play.

Supporting Health, Wellbeing and Safety

Build strong relationships with children, supporting their emotional, social, and physical development.

Ensure the highest levels of wellbeing, health, and safety are maintained at all times.

Act as and implement duties as Mandatory Reporter

Partnerships & Communication

Build trusting, professional relationships with families, keeping them informed about their child’s progress.

Work in partnership with other team leaders and the supportive management team to ensure consistency and quality across the centre.

Qualifications & Experience:

Diploma Qualified or Certificate 3 for the right candidate

Strong knowledge of the EYLF and the National Quality Standard

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

WWCC

CPR & First Aid in and Early Childhood Setting

RHAAN-EC

Food Safety Training

Why Join Brightside Early Learning Centre?

Family-run, values-led nursery with a warm and inclusive culture

52-place setting offering a personal, community-focused environment

Monthly room budgets to support creativity and tailored learning

Supportive, approachable management and leadership team

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your early years career as a Toddler Team Leader with a supportive team and a thriving toddler room, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]