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🐝 Educational Leader Busy Bees at Springfield Lakes | Permanent Full-Time 📍 Springfield Lakes, QLD 💰 $38.09 – $39.20/hour + Educational Leader Allowance 🌿 About Busy Bees at Springfield Lakes Busy Bees at Springfield Lakes is a welcoming 75-place service with warm, thoughtfully designed learning spaces and exciting outdoor environments — including sandpits, a bike track, climbing wall, teepee, bush tucker garden, and vegetable and herb gardens. We create an environment where curiosity thrives and children are supported to explore, discover, and grow. 🌟 About the Role We’re seeking a dynamic and confident Educational Leader who’s ready to step up, lead with purpose, and inspire a team of passionate educators. You’ll work closely with the service leadership team to guide pedagogy, mentor educators, and help shape a culture of reflection and continuous improvement. If you're an experienced early childhood professional with strong leadership instincts, this is your opportunity to make a real impact! 💛 Why Join Our Hive? 💰 Above-Award Pay + Educational Leader Allowance 🎉 10% ECEC Retention Payment 👕 Uniform & Laundry Allowance 🐝 Generous Childcare Fee Discounts for permanent staff 🚀 Global Career Growth Opportunities through our Talent Exchange Program 📚 Ongoing Professional Development through Busy Bees Academy 🧠 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 🤝 Supportive and collaborative team culture 🎓 Essential Qualifications Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-recognised) Current QLD Blue Card (paid work) First Aid Certificate, including Asthma & Anaphylaxis training 🧠 Essential Skills & Attributes Deep understanding of the EYLF and NQS Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of educators Strong communication skills — both written and verbal Confident in evaluating and improving educational programs Reflective practitioner with a growth mindset Ability to build respectful partnerships with children, families, and colleagues 🌈 Desirable Experience Previous experience as a room leader, mentor, or educational leader Inclusive practices that cater to diverse learning needs Solid knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations Comfortable using digital tools for programming and communication Ongoing commitment to professional learning and sector engagement 💬 If you’re not an exact match, but you’re passionate and ready to grow — we still want to hear from you! 📩 Apply Now Ready to step into a leadership role where your voice, experience, and ideas truly matter? Click “Apply Now” to submit your resume via our internal job portal. You’ll be prompted to create an account to begin your application. Have a Bee-autiful day! Why Work for Busy Bees? If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.