## Lead EducatorApplylocations: Busy Bees at Torquaytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: June 10, 2026 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR111708**Lead Educator (Full-Time) | $34.51 – $39.24 per hour | Torquay, VIC**Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children's lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees.Our Bee Safe Commitment: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life.We're seeking a **passionate and experienced Lead Educator** to join our team at **Busy Bees at Torquay**, located at **15–17 Falcon Drive, Torquay VIC 3228**, on a full-time basis. You will play a key role leading the daily learning program within your room, supporting educators, and creating a safe and engaging learning environment where children thrive.**What you'll do*** Lead the planning and implementation of a high-quality educational program aligned with the EYLF* Inspire and mentor Educators within your room* Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment* Build strong, collaborative relationships with families and the local community* Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and centre policies* Support children's development, wellbeing, and learning outcomes through engaging play-based experiences**What you'll bring*** A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values* Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)* Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification* Valid **Working with Children Check (Employee)** for VIC* Demonstrated experience leading a room within an early learning environment* Strong knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS)* A collaborative and supportive leadership style**Why Busy Bees?**Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage: Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on. We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality.* **Surf Coast location*** **Lifestyle balance*** 12.5% above-award pay, Retention Payments & everyday extras; uniform and laundry allowances included, so your take-home pay stays yours.* Family-friendly benefits; 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff, because your family should benefit too.* Paid learning & development; First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to our Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways.* Supportive leaders & inclusive teams; hands-on leadership, strong tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration.* Career pathways that grow with you; opportunities & training to progress from Educator to leadership, management and area roles.* Wellbeing support that goes beyond work; free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family, when you need it most.Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (including WWCC, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion.We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Bee Safe commitment.**Apply now** to join Busy Bees at Torquay and take the next step in your leadership journey within a supportive and high-quality early learning environment.
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