Early Childhood Educator Join an exceeding-rated private Kindergarten in Cheltenham

Are you an experienced and passionate Educator seeking the time, support, and resources to do your best work? This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing early learning centre that delivers above-ratio, above-award, and beyond standard early education and care.

Benefits for you

• Generous above-award salary based on experience
• Almost double educator-to-child ratios across every room
• Ample, flexible planning time not rationed, taken as needed
• Monthly rostered day off, plus two weeks annual closure over Christmas/New Year
• Family owned by a hands-on leadership team who put people before profit
• Purpose-built staff retreat space offsite (gym, kitchen, lounge)
• Natural outdoor environments with real tanbark, vine-covered verandahs, established trees and timber play equipment
• Fully resourced learning spaces with generous budget allocationsno begging for supplies
• Monthly networking events across all three services
• Mentoring and development pathways, including leadership coaching
• Work alongside Bachelor-qualified Teachers and experienced educators in each room
• Strong, supportive management who prioritise wellbeing and work/life balance

About the service 

Set just 1 kilometre from the beach and a short stroll from local reserves, this privately owned, 60-place service has earned Exceeding ratings across all seven quality areas multiple times.

This is one of three well-respected services owned by a local family who have led with integrity and quality since the beginning. The main service operates across three interconnected buildings, with an intentionally calm, aesthetically pleasing design and a warm, home-like culture.

Every room is staffed at nearly double the required Educator-to-child ratio, enabling uninterrupted teaching, high-quality interactions, and shared ownership of indooroutdoor programs. This level of investment in staffing not only elevates quality, but also protects educators from burnout and gives you the time to plan, reflect, and connect meaningfullywith children, families, and your team.

The services guiding pedagogy is built on a deep trust in their educators, nurturing strong relationships with families and investing in meaningful, sustainable staffing practices like an off-site staff retreat equipped with a kitchen, lounge area and even a small gym.

Who we are looking for

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121 or equivalent)
• Solid knowledge of the NQF, VEYLDF, EYLF V2.0, and NQS
• Previous experience in long day care
•  Natural leadership qualities and ability to work collaboratively
• Strong programming and documentation skills
• A proactive, child-led, inquiry-based mindset
• Available to work a rotating roster between 7:30am and 6:00pm

How to apply 

If you are seeking a role where you can lead with purpose, collaborate with intention, and work in a service that truly values educators, we want to hear from you.

Click "Apply" or email us directly at hello@earlyyearstalent.com. All applications are handled with confidentiality and care.