Are you an experienced and passionate Educator seeking the time, support, and resources to do your best work? This is a rare opportunity to join an exceeding rated early learning centre that delivers above-ratio, above-award salary, and beyond standard early education and care.

At Early Years Talent, we connect early childhood professionals with services that prioritise people. Expect above-award pay, real mentoring and career growth, and a strong focus on work-life balance, all in your local Cheltenham community.

Benefits for you

Generous above-award salary based on experience

Almost double the educator-to-child ratios across every room

Ample, flexible planning time not rationed, taken as needed

Monthly rostered day off, plus two weeks' annual closure over Christmas/New Year

Family owned by a hands-on leadership team who put people before profit

Purpose-built staff retreat space offsite (gym, kitchen, lounge)

Natural outdoor environments with real tanbark, vine-covered verandahs, established trees and timber play equipment

Fully resourced learning spaces with generous budget allocations no begging for supplies

Monthly networking events across all three services

Mentoring and development pathways, including leadership coaching

Work alongside Bachelor-qualified Teachers and experienced educators in each room

Strong, supportive management that prioritises wellbeing and work/life balance

About the service

Set just 1 kilometre from the beach and a short stroll from local reserves, this privately owned, 60-place service has earned Exceeding ratings across all seven quality areas multiple times.

This is one of three well-respected services owned by a local family that has led with integrity and quality since its inception. The main service operates across three interconnected buildings, featuring an intentionally calm and aesthetically pleasing design, along with a warm, home-like culture.

Every room is staffed at nearly double the required Educator-to-child ratio, enabling uninterrupted teaching, high-quality interactions, and shared ownership of indoor/outdoor programs. This level of investment in staffing not only elevates quality but also protects educators from burnout and gives you the time to plan, reflect, and connect meaningfully with children, families, and your team.

The services-guiding pedagogy is built on a deep trust in their educators, nurturing strong relationships with families and investing in meaningful, sustainable staffing practices, such as an off-site staff retreat equipped with a kitchen, lounge area, and even a small gym.

Who we are looking for

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121 or equivalent)

No Graduate Diplomas are being accepted at this time.

Solid knowledge of the NQF, VEYLDF, EYLF V2.0, and NQS

Previous experience in long-day care

Natural leadership qualities and the ability to work collaboratively

Strong programming and documentation skills

A proactive, child-led, inquiry-based mindset

Available to work a rotating roster between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm

Not 100% sure this is the one? That is OK. You are welcome to apply anyway, and we can discuss it further. Sometimes the perfect role begins with exploring a maybe!

About Early Years Talent

Early Years Talent partners exclusively with early childhood educators, teachers, and leaders to match them with permanent roles that align with their goals and values. Our clients include exceeding-rated early learning centres, community-managed not-for-profits, independent K-12 Schools and more. Let's find the right fit for you now and for the future.