Advanced Child Care Educator Qualified
1 month ago
KU Wickham, located in the picturesque harbour-side suburb of Wickham and just a stone's throw from the Newcastle CBD.
Established over 70 years ago, KU Wickham was the first free Kindergarten in Newcastle. Our preschool operates from a historically significant Italianate building, originally constructed as Council Chambers in 1889. With thoughtful renovations in 2000, we’ve added a spacious playroom featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook our beautifully landscaped playground and the adjacent public park
KU Wickham is situated on Crown Land dedicated to sport and recreation, surrounded by lush parklands, various sporting facilities, and a community garden. This unique setting offers a dynamic and inspiring environment for both children and educators.
**What We’re Looking For**:
- Enthusiastic and committed educators passionate about early childhood education.
- Team players who thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Passion and dedication whilst promoting inclusion, equity and sustainability
This role will see you working on Thursday and Friday. You would also have access to additional shifts/support hours or days through our KUCas team if interested. This is a contracted position until January 2026 so it’s a fantastic pathway into a longer-term career with KU.
**Applicants should have**:
- Australian working rights
- A current NSW Working with Children Check
- An ACECQA recognised Diploma qualification
- Completed and valid first aid and CPR certificates
- Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
- Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
- Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)
**Experience the KU Difference**
KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:
- Generous annual pay increases,
- 15 personal leave days for service-based staff,
- Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
- Access to variety of salary packaging options,
- 94% of staff say we live our values,
- KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
- KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
- Access to extensive free professional learning,
- An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
- Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
- Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.
**How to apply**:
Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button. (Please specify in your cover letter your preference of position)
**Want to know more?**
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- KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU. _
- KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children._
Degree Level : Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care Equivalent
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