Gladesville - Trainee

Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
- Get mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs
- Career progression opportunities after completing the traineeship

**Are you looking to start your Early Childhood Education career? This is an entry level position, no prior experience necessary**

**Little Zak's Academy** is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

Our centre in **Bondi Junction**is a purpose built facility. As we continue to grow and expand, we are looking for a trainee to join our talented team.

**About the role**:

- Study towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood while you work
- Full time paid position working across a rotating roster
- Gain practical childcare experience across all age groups from 0-5
- Work alongside a supportive team who will mentor and guide you

**What we are looking for**:

- **Current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain (must be at least 18 years of age on commencement).**:

- Trustworthy, dedicated and positive team player
- A citizen or permanent resident
- Passion and willingness to succeed in the childcare industry
- Support of the Little Zak's culture through constantly displaying our values

**Benefits for you**:

- Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
- Competitive above-award remuneration
- 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
- A paid day off on your birthday & a well-being day (on top of your annual leave)
- $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
- Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program
- Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply)
- Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply)
- Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office
- Employee Assistance Program

**Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment**:
**Little Zak’s is a Child Safe Organisation.** We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a **rigorous recruitment and screening process** in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

**Do not miss out on this great opportunity**If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call our Recruitment Team on **0485982445** for more information.