ECT Room Leader in Campbelltown

Growth Mindset Early Learning Centre is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child is respected, supported and empowered to thrive. We believe children's safety, wellbeing and rights are fundamental to quality early childhood education. Our educators demonstrate professional integrity, accountability and a commitment to maintaining a strong child-safe culture.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and dedicated Room Leader to join our Campbelltown team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience in an early childhood leadership role and hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, be actively working towards an approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, or hold an approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. The Room Leader is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of their room, ensuring effective supervision, high-quality educational programming, positive relationships with children and families, and consistent implementation of the centre's policies and procedures. Child safety, wellbeing and protection are the highest priorities of this position and must underpin every decision and interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Child Safety and Protection: Actively promote and implement the NSW Child Safe Standards and the centre's Child Safe Code of Conduct. Ensure the safety, rights, dignity and wellbeing of every child are prioritised at all times. Maintain active and effective supervision during all routines, transitions, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, toileting, nappy changes and rest periods. Identify, assess and respond immediately to hazards, unsafe practices and potential risks to children. Recognise indicators of abuse, neglect, grooming and inappropriate conduct, and comply with applicable reporting obligations.
• Room Leadership and Team Management: Lead the daily operation of the room, ensuring a safe, organised and engaging learning environment. Allocate responsibilities clearly and ensure educators understand their roles throughout the day. Mentor and support educators in educational programming, supervision, child safety and professional development.
• Educational Programming and Intentional Teaching: Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework V2.0. Demonstrate intentional teaching through purposeful interactions, modelling, questioning, scaffolding and extending children's learning.
• Children's Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Maintain a hygienic, safe and well-organised room environment. Ensure compliance with safe sleep and rest, infection control, food safety, allergy management and medical management procedures.
• Relationships with Children and Families: Build warm, secure and respectful relationships with every child. Promote children's sense of belonging, identity and confidence. Establish positive partnerships with families through open, professional and respectful communication.
• Compliance and Continuous Improvement: Ensure daily room practices comply with the Education and Care Services National Law, National Regulations and National Quality Standard. Implement centre policies, procedures and risk assessments consistently.

Essential Selection Criteria

• A minimum of two years' experience in a Room Leader or other early childhood leadership position.
• One of the following qualifications: Currently working towards an approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or an approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
• A current and valid NSW Working With Children Check.
• Current first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain these before undertaking relevant duties.
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and EYLF V2.0.
• Strong understanding of the NSW Child Safe Standards and child protection responsibilities.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience leading a room through assessment and rating.
• Strong knowledge of intentional teaching and educational documentation.
• Experience working with children with additional needs.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Growth Mindset Early Learning Centre has zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, grooming, exploitation and any conduct that compromises children's safety or wellbeing. Every employee is responsible for creating and maintaining a child-safe environment.