Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

About Community Kids Thornton

At Community Kids Thornton, you’ll be stepping into a centre where care, experience, and teamwork are part of everyday life. With a knowledgeable, long-standing team and strong family connections, it’s a place where people feel supported and take pride in what they do.

Built on strong foundations and consistent quality, this is a centre that runs with confidence, and one where you’ll feel supported to do the same. With approachable leadership and ongoing guidance, you’ll be backed in your day-to-day while leading your team forward in a way that feels natural and sustainable.

We’re looking for a Centre Leader who can continue this positive momentum, supporting their team, maintaining quality, and leading with warmth, clarity, and confidence.

Your Opportunity:

Lead our 91 place centre in a full-time position!

• Inspire and mentor a capable, experienced team
• Build on strong relationships with families and your local community
• Maintain a positive, consistent, and high-quality centre environment

Your wellbeing matters to us, and we offer flexibility to support it, let’s find what works for you, with openness to a Compressed working week.

What makes this different: 

At G8 Education, support isn’t just something we say—it’s something you feel.

• A structured 6-month induction, with 4 weeks of dedicated 1:1 support tailored to you
• Ongoing, approachable leadership support in your day-to-day
• Opportunities to grow your career across 400+ centres nationwide

The Perks:

• Above-award salary + recent 15% increase
• Bi-annual bonus of up to 12.5%
• 50% childcare discount across all G8 centres
• Paid training, leadership programs & ongoing development
• Access to 400+ career opportunities nationwide
• Exclusive discounts across 400+ retailers
• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave after 12 months of service

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we’re proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose “to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn” and guided by our values, we’re shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Ready to Lead the Way?
If you’re a passionate early education leader who knows how to mix work with a whole lot of joy, we want you on our team! Apply now and let’s make a difference together.

If you are a motivated and passionate Early Childhood Education professional with a desire to make a difference in the lives of young children, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.