Lead Educator - Mayfield Early Education Enoggera

Are you a passionate and experienced Lead Educator ready to step into a role where your leadership is recognised, your ideas are valued, and you truly feel part of a team that feels like family?

At Mayfield Early Education Enoggera, we’re more than just an Early Education Centre — we’re a close-knit learning community built on relationships, trust, and a genuine sense of belonging. If you’re an inspiring educator who thrives on mentoring others, driving quality practice, and creating meaningful learning experiences, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why Us?
At Mayfield Early Education, we prioritise the wellbeing and growth of the people who nurture our little legends. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Wage uplift from the ECEC Worker Retention Grant
• Above award rates
• Generous enrolment discounts for your children at any Mayfield Centre
• Career development opportunities, including a monthly leadership series and clear pathways for career progression
• Ongoing professional development, including overseas study tour opportunities
• Nationally Recognised Traineeships — we partner with KKTC (backed by TAFE) to offer Cert III, Diploma, Bachelor and Management-level qualifications in ECEC
• Staff referral bonuses — because great people know great people
• Reward and recognition programs for all employees — because your contribution matters
• 24/7 wellbeing support through Sonder, offering confidential access to medical, safety and wellbeing services for you and your family

Why this Centre?
Our Enoggera Centre is truly one of a kind. Set within a beautifully renovated church, it provides a warm, purpose-driven environment where children, families and Educators feel deeply connected and supported. Our natural play spaces encourage intentional teaching, child-led exploration, and meaningful learning aligned with the EYLF.

With a consistent, supportive and long-standing team, collaboration and reflective practice are part of our everyday rhythm. We are proud of our strong relationships with families and our community, and we are committed to continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes for children.

Why You?
Because you’re a confident leader who leads by example. You’re passionate about early education, dedicated to high-quality practice, and motivated to mentor and guide fellow educators. As the Lead Educator and Educational Leader five days a week, you will play a key role in driving curriculum quality, supporting reflective practice, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the centre.

You value authentic relationships, communicate with warmth and professionalism, and take pride in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments where children feel safe, capable and inspired. You understand the importance of the National Quality Framework and are committed to upholding best practice while supporting your team to grow and succeed.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in a Lead Educator and/or Educational Leader role (Educational Leader experience highly preferred)
• A current Working with Children Check / Blue Card
• Completion of (or willingness to complete) all required compliance training including Child Protection, Red Nose (Safe Sleep), Food Safety and related requirements
• Strong working knowledge of the NQF, EYLF and Child Safe Standards
• Proven ability to mentor educators, lead curriculum, and support reflective practice
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Availability to work part-time, Monday to Friday between 6:30am – 6:30pm
• Ability to undertake the Educational Leader responsibilities on-site 5 days per week

Ready to Feel at Home?
If you’re looking for a meaningful leadership role where your expertise is respected, your leadership makes a real impact, and you’re supported to grow professionally, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become a valued part of the Mayfield Early Education Enoggera family.

If you are successfully appointed to this role, you will be invited to attend a Mayfield Early Education Welcome Induction at our Hawthorn Support Office prior to your commencement.  If you're based outside of Victoria, a virtual invitation will be sent for you to join online. 

Mayfield Early Education, including it’s Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect.  We strongly uphold our child safety policies & procedures, and we actively work to create a child-safe environment. As part of our commitment, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training and other relevant screening as required. We expect all staff to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection always.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.