ABOUT US

Flinders Early Learning Centre is located in a rainforest setting alongside our Matthew Flinders Anglican College Prep to Year 12 campus. The centre supports 120 families with children from three-to six-years of age through a Reggio Emilia approach and creative Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs. The Centre implements the Early Years Learning Framework and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines curriculum frameworks and operates Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, 48 weeks of the year, including school holidays. Our Flinders Early Learning Centre (FELC) has recently received a glowing quality assessment and ratings process, exceeding expectations in all seven quality areas of the National Quality Standards. The result is reflective of the exceptional team, dedicated and inspirational leadership, and a shared desire for genuine connection and positive outcomes for children, families and the wider community.

We are recognised for our commitment to enabling our learners to explore the natural environment through its Bush Kindy program, Flinders Farm visits, and community and rainforest gardens.

Extra benefits of working at Matthew Flinders Anglican College:

Salary packaging and novated lease options to increase your take home pay.

Up to 12.75% employer contribution to Superannuation.

Onsite Car Parking available to staff.

Free use of college gym.

Personal Well-being Initiatives and access to an Employee Assistance Program including career, family, legal and financial counselling services.

Annual influenza vaccinations and skin cancer checks.

Professional Development Plans.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a permanent part-time role, Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (5.5 hours per day). You’ll be responsible for:

Leading our afternoon program and daily close-down of the centre.

Guiding and supporting a team of educators.

Building strong, positive relationships with families and children.

Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

Communicating effectively with parents and staff.

ABOUT YOU

As a Lead Educator, you will nurture and guide children through the afternoon program, creating a calm, welcoming environment where curiosity, creativity, and exploration are encouraged. You will plan and implement engaging learning experiences, set up thoughtful provocations to spark children’s thinking, and support their social, emotional, and developmental growth. Building warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and your team is at the heart of this role. You will also maintain documentation, communicate with families, and ensure the program aligns with centre policies and regulations. Your passion for early childhood education, strong leadership, and knowledge of the curriculum will help create an afternoon experience that is both meaningful and joyful for every child.

The successful candidate will have:

A recognised Certificate III or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care

Positive Working with Children Check (QLD Blue Card)

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate

Demonstrated understanding of the National Quality Framework

Able to lead by example and effectively mentor other team members.

Can plan and implement educational programs while managing daily tasks.

Able to communicate effectively with team members, children, and families.

Can adapt to changes in routines or situations and keep

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit the following documentation to Mrs Jo Osborne, Director of the Flinders Early Learning Centre via SEEK:

Resume

Brief Covering Letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

The reason for your interest and hours you are available to work each week;

Your availability to commence, and;

Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role.

A copy of the full Position Description can be downloaded from www.mfac.edu.au/careers

Applicants will be contacted progressively throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding our Students

Matthew Flinders Anglican College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of Students. Matthew Flinders Anglican college is therefore committed to responding to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person including that of employees.

To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card or Qld Teacher Registration) before commencing work. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that teams who reflect a diversity of lived experience, identity, perspective, and background help us to create a healthy and inclusive working culture where our staff, students and community can thrive.