" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eRoom Leader / Lead Educator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5879\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5880\"\u003e Childcare \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5881\"\u003e NSW Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"8347\"\u003e 2327 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5882\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 22/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotating rosters with flexibility depending on your needs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team \u0026amp; leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are currently seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eRoom Leader\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to join our team at \u003cstrong\u003eKurri Kurri\u003c/strong\u003e, supporting strong and consistent practice within the rooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will provide leadership in delivering high quality, inclusive learning programs, while working closely alongside the Centre Director to strive for an exceeding centre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join Us?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be part of the Australian Government\u0026rsquo;s Worker Retention Payment program.\u003c/strong\u003e Eligible team members at Little Zak\u0027s Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates. The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June 2028, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators. \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotating rosters to support work life balance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive remuneration\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;depending on your qualification and experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e50 percent staff childcare discount\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ewellbeing day\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;each year for permanent staff (after 12 months)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth and wellness allowance reimbursing up to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e$50 per month\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(gym, pool, wellness memberships)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 employee referral bonus\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for each successful referral\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee Assistance Program via\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSonder\u003c/strong\u003e, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid staff meetings, including dinner provided\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentoring and buddy system for all new starters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy support through\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePay for Progression\u003c/strong\u003e, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T\u0026amp;Cs apply)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and mentor educators to achieve excellence and maintain strong professional relationships with one another.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and develop the team to deliver a high-quality cycle of planning, curriculum and outcomes for each child in your room.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure that all documentation, of children\u0027s learning, is visible and accessible to families and contains high-quality information to meet regulatory requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a friendly, secure and stimulating interactive learning environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain positive working relationships with all team members.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure a high level of health \u0026amp; safety standards are maintained at all times.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or actively working towards)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnrestricted full-time working rights in Australia\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience as a Room Leader is advantageous\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutstanding level of verbal and written communication\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong computer skills\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA current Working with Children Check\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA current approved First Aid/CPR/Asthma and Anaphylaxis/Child Protection training, or willingness to obtain\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Child Safety Commitment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.\u003c/strong\u003e We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a \u003cstrong\u003erigorous recruitment and screening process\u003c/strong\u003e in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By applying for a role with Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to \u003cstrong\u003eundergo all required child safety checks\u003c/strong\u003e as part of our employment process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not miss out on this great opportunity!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eIf this sounds like you then, please click\u0026nbsp;\u0026lsquo;APPLY NOW\u0026rsquo;. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1128795\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "