We are looking for a Diploma qualified Room Leader to join our opening team at Little School Early Learning Centre in Brassall, Ipswich.

This role can be full-time or part-time. If you are someone who loves working with children, enjoys leading a room in a calm and positive way, and wants to be part of a supportive family-owned centre, we would love to hear from you.

Little School is a fully renovated early learning centre opening in May 2026, licensed for 75–80 children. We are creating a centre that feels warm, welcoming and genuinely child-focused, with a strong emphasis on play-based learning, relationships and natural environments.

Our outdoor spaces will include a large natural playground, loose parts play yard, chickens and guinea pigs, and a small produce garden where children can help grow things like lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers. We are looking for a Room Leader who enjoys helping children learn through play, exploration and everyday experiences.

We are a family-owned and operated service, not a large corporate group. That means approachable leadership, genuine support, and a team culture where people are valued.

What we offer

• Full-time or part-time options

• Opportunity to join the opening team of a fully renovated centre

• Family-owned and operated service with supportive, hands-on owners

• No room budgets

• Paid professional development and ongoing training

• Blue Card and First Aid costs covered

• Beautifully designed rooms and outdoor spaces with strong investment in resources

• A warm team culture where relationships matter

• A centre philosophy that values children, play, natural environments and genuine care

About the role

As our Room Leader, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of your room in a calm, positive and organised way

• Create a warm, safe and engaging environment for children

• Support and guide educators in your room

• Help deliver a play-based program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework

• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Contribute to observations, planning and documentation

• Work closely with leadership and your team to create a positive room culture

• Support children’s learning through indoor and outdoor experiences

• Help establish Little School as a centre known for warmth, quality and genuine care

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience as a Diploma Qualified Room Leader, Lead Educator or similar role in early childhood

• A genuine love for working with children

• A warm, team-focused and reliable approach

• Good communication and relationship-building skills

• Current Blue Card

• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain/update

Why join Little School?

This is a great opportunity to join a centre from the beginning and help create something special. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a positive team, build strong relationships with families and children, and work in a beautiful environment where play and learning go hand in hand.

You do not need to be “perfect” or overly polished. We are looking for someone caring, capable, collaborative and committed to doing good work with children.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Please apply via SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter.