Lead Educator

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time Applications Close: 18 November 2025 Are you a passionate and experienced early childhood professional ready to lead with heart and purpose? St Andrews Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated Lead Educator to join our vibrant Junior Kindy team in a full-time, permanent capacity. About St Andrews Lutheran College We are an independent College with a mission to strive for excellence in Christian Co-education. With over 1400 students from E-12 and located at the southern end of the Gold Coast, our employee community is a passionate and dedicated team who inspire and nurture confident young people. As employees, our College Mission of Celebrating the Gospel | Nurturing the Individual | Empowering Lifelong Learners is pivotal to our operation. Position Overview Pay: $75,000-$79,000 Employment Basis: Permanent The Role As a Lead Educator you will play a vital role in supporting the learning, development, and wellbeing of children aged two to 3 years. This includes: Creating and delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences for children. Leading a team of educators in the Junior Kindy room, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. Collaborating with families to support each child’s development and wellbeing. Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework and Children’s Services Award. Contributing to a culture of excellence, creativity, and care within our Early Learning Centre. About You A passion for early childhood education and a deep understanding of child development principles. A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent). Demonstrated experience in a lead or room leader role. A deep understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Strong communication and leadership skills. Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates. A valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card). Previous experience working with children aged two and a half to three. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the College. Please note: Successful applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check Blue Card, prior to starting work and have the legal right to work in Australia. Agency applications are respectfully declined. St Andrews Lutheran College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students. All applicants are required to undergo a screening process and the successful applicant must comply with all College policies and procedure. Affiliation: LutheranTeaching Level: CombinedGender: Coed 1390 Students107 Teaching Staff75 Non-Teaching Staff Single School St Andrews Lutheran College is a well‑established E‑12 Christian College in the beautiful Tallebudgera Valley on the Gold Coast. It is a vibrant and innovative learning community where staff, as well as students, are cared for as individuals and empowered to be lifelong learners.St Andrews Lutheran College is an equal opportunity employer. The College offers career opportunities to people who demonstrate passion, determination and enthusiasm in contributing to our learning community. The College seeks people who are committed to ongoing professional learning and to working collaboratively to realise the Mission of the College in a team environment.It is expected that applicants will have a genuine commitment to the Lutheran ethos of the college. A sound knowledge and understanding of national and state educational initiatives is essential, along with computer literacy. All teaching staff contribute to the co‑curricular life of the College. Application Instructions The ideal candidate will embody our values and actively contribute to our vibrant College community, fostering meaningful relationships across the College. To gain more information about the position please visit our website. If you believe your work ethic and mindset align with our opportunity, please submit your cover letter responding to the above criteria, and resume by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button now. Applications close at 9.00am, Tuesday, 18 November 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr