Early Childhood Teacher

If you currently work at the Diocese of Maitland‑Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office, please apply through our internalCareers Portal .

Early Childhood Teacher - St Nicholas Gillieston Heights

Posted: 07/10/2025

Closing Date: 06/11/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Gillieston Heights

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

The Benefits

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:

- mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program

- Remuneration Range: $40.00 - $51.50 per hour + Worker Retention Allowance + Super

- Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility

- Growth: Paid sector‑leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways

- Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy

- Additional Benefits: Employer‑funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;

- Fitness Passport (T&C's apply), EAP and flu injections

- 50% off childcare fees for all full and part‑time employees

- $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

- Paid annual NESA accreditation fee

St Nicholas Early Education supports and partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care and in communities.

In co‑operation with the Educational Leader, the Early Childhood Teacher will be responsible for the development and evolution of the curriculum and progress of the designated room.

You will be part of a unique team environment, with a network of support across services as well as comprehensive wellbeing programs. As an Early Childhood Teacher you will have access to leadership and support on emerging trends impacting the sector through our specialised Pedagogy and Quality Assurance teams.

This role is being offered on a permanent full‑time basis, located at our Gillieston Heights Service.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to share information with parents daily

- Effective implementation of the ELYF curriculum suitable to the needs and interests of children in care

- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and support co‑workers in their professional development

- Demonstrated experience in assessing needs of children, monitoring their progress and ensuring school reading when applicable

- Excellent organisational skills and concise record management

Demonstrated understanding of:

- National Quality Framework (NQF);

- Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);

- Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting and Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

- Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as recognised by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority (mandatory), OR an approved Diploma level qualification in Children’s Services as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (candidates currently studying towards obtaining their teaching degree will be considered if they have a suitable amount of experience).

- NSW accredited Teacher

- Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training

- Working with Children Check verification number

If you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you APPLY now.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland‑Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero‑tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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