At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a preschool team, mentor educators, and ensure high-quality educational practices.
- Company: Family-owned early learning centre focused on meaningful education and community connections.
- Benefits: Career progression opportunities, personalised mentoring, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a stable team with exciting growth plans across the Central Coast.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives while growing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification and leadership experience preferred.
Play to Learn Toukley is seeking a passionate, qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our team as Preschool Team Leader and Senior Leader of the service, initially in a maternity leave position, with exciting opportunities for career progression as we expand across the Central Coast in 2027.
This is an ideal opportunity for an educator ready to step into leadership, lead a preschool team and work alongside the Centre Director to support the broader leadership, operations and educational quality of the service.
About Play to Learn:
- Family-owned and operated early learning organisation founded in 2005.
- Established, financially stable organisation experiencing sustainable growth.
- Strong community demand with a waitlist of more than 500 families at our Toukley centre.
- Focus on small, intimate classrooms, meaningful relationships, consistent teams and a workplace where people feel valued, heard and supported.
Your Role:
- Preschool Team Leadership: Guide and support the preschool team, strengthen collaboration and promote consistent, high-quality practice.
- Educational Excellence: Lead curriculum planning, intentional teaching, critical reflection and meaningful learning experiences.
- Senior Leadership Support: Work alongside the Centre Director to support daily operations, compliance, team culture and continuous improvement.
- Mentoring & Development: Support educators to strengthen their practice and deliver our signature Academic Enrichment Program and Empowered Children’s Program.
- Family & Community Connections: Build genuine relationships with families and contribute to our welcoming community.
- Professional Growth: Participate in leadership training, mentoring and development to prepare for future opportunities within our growing organisation.
What Makes Play to Learn Different?
- Genuine career progression with two new Central Coast centres planned for mid-2027.
- Opportunity beyond maternity leave with potential transitions into other positions.
- Work directly with experienced leaders who understand early education.
- Prioritise meaningful educator-child relationships and individual learning.
- Join experienced educators in a workplace focused on consistency, connection and collaboration.
- Receive direct support, structured leadership training and opportunities to build your confidence.
- Contribute to our Academic Enrichment Program and Empowered Children’s Program.
- Become part of our next stage of expansion and build a long-term career.
What We're Looking For:
- Holds an ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.
- Experience in early childhood education and preferably 2+ years’ experience in leadership positions.
- Passionate about preschool education and high-quality educational practice.
- Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
- Confident supporting, guiding and mentoring educators.
- Growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Shares our values and commitment to a supportive, collaborative workplace.
Join Us at Play to Learn Toukley:
This is an opportunity to lead a preschool team, work alongside the Centre Director as a senior leader and develop your career within an established, family-owned organisation. If you are looking for a workplace where you feel supported, valued and recognised, with genuine opportunities to develop your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.
Senior Preschool Room Leader employer: Play To Learn Early Learning Centre
At Play to Learn Early Learning Centre, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment. Our part-time Childcare Cook role offers flexible hours, allowing you to balance work and personal life while contributing to the healthy development of children through nutritious meals. With small class sizes and ample growth opportunities within our network, you'll find a fulfilling career that inspires curiosity and promotes healthy eating in a purpose-built facility.
Contact Details:
Play To Learn Early Learning Centre Recruitment Team
