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Lead Educator

Affinity Education Group
Macquarie, ACT
A$36-$38 p/h (inclusive of grant)
Education & Training → Childcare & Outside School Hours Care
Full-time
On-site

Posted 19 days ago


Join our team at Milestones Macquarie!

We are looking for dedicated Lead Educators, offering Full-Time positions.

Affinity is a Child Safe Organisation, and child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, and valued.


Affinity Advantages

  • Enjoy a 50% discount on childcare fees starting from day one.
  • Access fully funded Diploma and Certificate III courses in Early Childhood Education and Care through our Affinity Learning Academy.
  • Apply for scholarships for Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education.
  • Take advantage of extensive training and development opportunities, with 50% of promotions coming from within.
  • Advance your career towards a role in senior educational roles or operational management.
  • Receive a 30% discount on a 12-month membership with Goodlife or Fitness First.
  • Benefit from wellbeing initiatives with partners like TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefit, and discounts at over 100 retailers.

About the Centre:

We understand how important it is to find a place where your child feels secure, supported, and excited to learn. That’s why our dedicated team of educators creates a warm and welcoming space where every child is encouraged to explore their world, build confidence, and grow at their own pace.

Each day is packed with opportunities for fun and learning through play. From our engaging indoor learning zones to our inviting outdoor areas, children are inspired to discover new interests and develop key skills. Our healthy, delicious meals are prepared fresh onsite, and our government-approved kindergarten program helps ensure a confident transition to school.

About you:

  • Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA approved equivalent Bachelor’s degree
  • A current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain
  • Current first aid certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training) or willing to obtain
  • A strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of young minds

Why work for Affinity?

Join our values-driven organisation, where incredible people make a genuine difference. Our mission is to inspire and nurture individuals to reach their full potential. It isn’t just about what we do for children, it’s about what we do for our team, too. Affinity allows our people to shine – so we can deliver the best in early education!

Our Curriculum:

Our educators and teachers are trained and accredited in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum which is Australia’s most advanced approach to early education for children from birth to age five. It is based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. This curriculum draws on the best models of early education, contemporary research and evidence informed practices such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian, and Project Based learning.

Our Safety Commitment

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to upholding the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and promote a culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Our Safety Commitment also prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.

We are a 2024 Circle back Initiative Employer. We are committed to responding to every applicant.

LOVE. LEARN. GROW. Apply now!


About Affinity Education Group

Baulkham Hills, NSW, Australia
Education & Training
5001-10000 employees

If you’re looking for a values-led organization with incredible people making a genuine difference – you’ll find it at Affinity Education Group.

As one of Australia's largest providers of early education and childcare, we offer multiple career pathways in more than 220 early education and childcare centres across Australia.

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