Sesame Lane Child Care - Market Leader in Early Learning

Brisbane Northside Location

Non-Contact Role (part of leadership team)

Part Time/Full Time opportunity

Above award wages - with sign on bonus $$$$

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a company that truly values the role of the Educational Leader?
Do you want to be part of a team that honours and supports its leaders?
Are you passionate about children’s learning and guiding educators on their curriculum journey?
Would you like to build genuine connections with the community while advancing your career within a high-quality Early Education Group?

If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity!
We are thrilled to announce a rare opening for the highly sought-after position of Educational Leader at one of our exceptional services.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and inspiring Early Childhood Educator to step into the role of Educational Leader at Sesame Lane.

At Sesame Lane, we deeply value our Educational Leaders. We understand the importance of dedicated time to:

Work alongside Educators as they program and plan.

Be present on the floor to guide and inspire practice.

Complete your own documentation.

Continue developing your leadership and mentoring skills.

To support this, our Educational Leaders are not permanently assigned to a room and only step into ratios when required. This allows you to focus on your leadership role while being an integral part of the Service Leadership Team, working collaboratively with the Service Manager to deliver outstanding learning outcomes for both children and educators.

You will also be supported by a dedicated Educational Mentor and Area Manager, ensuring you have the guidance, resources, and encouragement needed to thrive.

Our North Lakes Service is now ready for an experienced Educational Leader to inspire, guide, and drive practice and programs within the service.

This is a highly sought-after opportunity, offering exceptional support, ongoing training, and the chance to make a lasting impact in a well-respected organisation.

Be who you are. Love what you do.

If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere.
If you’re the best at what you do, you belong at Sesame Lane.

We are one team, united by one dream: to make a positive difference in people’s lives — and have plenty of fun along the way!

When you join us, you become part of something bigger. You’ll be inspired, you’ll learn, and you’ll grow. Because at Sesame Lane, it’s more than a job — it’s about making a meaningful difference every single day.

Are you ready for the challenge?

The Sesame Lane Difference

At Sesame Lane, our Values are the core of our business, our name itself is a fun acronym for our values:

S – Smiling is contagious

E – Excellent customer care

S – Safety is our priority

A – Attitude is everything

M – Make someone’s day

E – Empathy; we care enough to show it

The Benefits of working with Sesame Lane

At Sesame Lane, we know that everyone is unique — and it’s important to feel like you truly belong and are valued. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a passionate group of Leaders and Educators who share the same commitment to quality and care.

Here are just some of the benefits of becoming part of the Sesame Lane family:

Collaborate with experienced and passionate Curriculum Mentors to deliver world-class learning.

Career advancement opportunities across our growing network.

Be part of our Community Support programs.

Connect through regular network meetings with other Educational Leaders and your Educational Mentor.

Access to Laneways! — our incredible employee rewards and recognition program.

Ongoing support from a dedicated Educational Mentor to guide you in your leadership journey.

Use of a digital programming platform to streamline planning and documentation.

A supportive management structure that values and backs you every step of the way.

Access to paid professional development, including leadership training, curriculum development, an annual conference, and monthly meetings.

Paid Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Child Protection, and Manual Handling training.

Employee referral program – earn up to $1,000.

Generous 80% childcare discount for team members’ children.

Access to employee wellbeing initiatives, including annual flu shots and an Employee Assistance Program.

Uniforms provided.

An attractive above-award remuneration package with scope for growth.

Flexibility – full-time or part-time opportunities available to suit your needs.

As the Educational Leader, you will:

Inspire, motivate, and guide Educators in partnership with the Leadership Team to drive excellence in practice.

Support Educators in assessing each child’s learning and development in line with the approved learning framework and contemporary theories.

Encourage and support Educators to critically reflect on children’s learning, development, and their own pedagogy as part of everyday practice.

Provide guidance and leadership during Assessment and Rating, while preparing the team for Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Plans.

Assist in developing clear goals for Educators that enhance both business efficiency and the delivery of an exceptional educational program.

Ensure the service consistently aligns with best practice standards in curriculum development, staff professional growth, administrative procedures, and meaningful family and community engagement.

Support the coordination of day-to-day operations alongside the Service Leadership Team.

Enjoy well above the required non-contact time, ensuring you have the space to focus on your leadership responsibilities.

Your skills and qualifications should include:

A growth mindset and a genuine love of learning.

The ability to develop and maintain positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Suitable qualifications for the role – Diploma or higher and/or ACECQA-assessed qualifications. (Candidates with Bachelor qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.)

A solid understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards, and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG).

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support others.

Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A sense of fun and a willingness to think outside the box.

Confidence in supporting the use of online learning journey platforms (e.g., StoryPark).

Passion for embedding sustainable practices in everyday learning.

Applicants must hold full permanent working rights in Australia. Sponsorship arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

🌟 Are you ready to join our passionate team?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!

👉Apply via Seek or send your cover letter and resume to Mandy Alborn [email protected].
📞For any questions, please contact Area Manager on 07 3480 8000.

We understand the application process can be challenging and thank you for the time you have made in applying. Please note due to the high level of interest, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.