Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Early Childhood Lead Educator who loves creating a warm and welcoming environment that is inclusive of the child’s voice? Are you committed to the continuity of care for all children?

If you’re ready for a new employment opportunity in 2021, then this is the perfect workplace for you!

Set in a stunning natural environment, Windermere’s Frankston Early Learning Centre (ELC) offers a caring and supportive learning environment for children. From extensive, interactive outside play spaces – complete with veggie garden – to dedicated workrooms and separate sleep rooms for infants, children will be encouraged to thrive. Our purpose designed ELC is a first class facility offering regular and structured care.

About the opportunity

We are looking for experienced and professional Lead Educators who possess demonstrated leadership skills. You will be inspired by educational philosophies such as the Reggio Emilia, and have knowledge relating to emergent curriculum practices. You will be responsible for designing and delivering educational programs that fosters strong connections with children and families through positive interactions.

Furthermore, your enthusiasm to mentor and support the professional development of our Assistant Educators will continue to ensure we provide an exceptional curriculum that supports children’s learning and development.

We currently have 1 x full-time position available and 1 x 4 month contract available.

About you

You will be Diploma qualified in Early Childhood Education with previous demonstrated experience as a Lead Educator within a Long Day Care setting. You will be highly skilled in the development and implementation of quality educational curriculum, including proficiency with planning cycles and documentation in line with EYLF, NQF and NQS.

Your exceptional mentoring, leadership and people skills with a natural ability to listen, learn, influence and build effective relationships with your team will be key to your success.

Why Windermere?

We strive towards offering the highest quality education and care possible. We do this by attracting experienced educators who have the child as the centre to their pedagogy and practice. We also offer:

• Above Award Wages
• Above Award planning time
• Generous Salary packaging options
• Gifted days offer between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52)
• Various face-to-face training and access to our online training platform
• Paid Professional Development
• Supportive and reliable management support

Workplace culture - what staff are saying

Over 80% of our staff tell us that we have a happy workplace with a team dedicated to supporting our consumers and each other.

“Windermere’s values resonate with me and there is a strong sense of shared commitment to achieving our service goals across the team. The management team are great to work with, collaborate and considered about the best way to respond to the needs of the team and consumers as they arrive.”

“I love Windermere as a company and I am so proud to say I work for Windermere, which is never something I have had in the past – I feel like Windermere makes a difference in so many people’s lives, including my own.”

Applicants who are highly motivated to make a difference to children and adults who have faced trauma and adversity and share our strong values to help strengthen our community are encouraged to apply.

If all the above said is you, then hit the Apply Now button NOW because we want you!

A position description is attached.

Windermere honours the ongoing cultural and spiritual connections, heritage, customs and beliefs of Aboriginal people, and pays respects to Elders past and present.

Applicants must be fully vaccinated in order to apply for this role in line with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions (Direction).