Passionate Educators

**Are you seeking a highly experienced and stable centre leadership that truly supports you as well as an aligned philosophy where the #1 priority is on children’s learning and needs?**

Over the last year we have experienced the same challenges facing the early childhood sector that others have. What is different at Petit is that when an Educator has chosen to see if the grass is greener on the other side, they seem to want to come back to Petit Forest Hill. We have asked our recent returning employees why they have chosen to come back to Petit and they said:
**_ "It is due to the Petit philosophy. I can see the value Petit place on educating children, and that aligns well with who I am and the type of education and care professional I want to be" - Diploma Educator, Forest Hill_**

**_ "I can be a better Educator here. I feel supported to really care for the children” - Cert III Educator, Forest Hill_**

At Petit ELJ Forest Hill we are looking for further Educators** **to join the growing Petit family due to our next phase of growth in occupancy. We are a purpose built 106 place centre, across 6 studios with a separate sleeping room for the nursery.

We have a long-term and experienced centre leadership team where over half of our team have been working together for more than three years. The leadership team fosters respectful relationships, a sense of belonging and recognition and are there to support you in your future personal and professional development.

**There are so many reasons to join the Petit family. Let's start with further benefits**
- Highly Competitive Above Award Rates - Certificate III $27.23 to $29.89 or Diploma $31.69 per hour plus super
- Generous 65% staff childcare discount
- Flexible hours available in promoting work family/life balance
- Play based approach, led off child's interests. We don't just say we are we actually do
- Centre support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion.
- Paid professional development as well as 24/7 access to a large online library of learning and development
- Support from our Education and Practice Team with regular on-site visits
- Partnerships with sector leaders and national networking opportunities, recently launched our Phoenix Cup team and wellbeing training
- Great incentives for employee referrals (up to $1300 per eligible employee)
- Excellence Scholarship Program with paid tuition and practicum or study leave
- Retail discounts across retail, dining, groceries, gift cards; over 4000 perks through PerkBox
- Paid overtime for staff meetings and training
- Uniforms provided as well as paid renewals in First Aid, CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification
- Child protection food safety, sleep smart, manual handling training provided

**Enjoy all these perks while doing what you love**

**About You**:

- Experienced Educators (minimum Certificate III qualified) who are open and approachable aligned to our philosophy in keeping the children at the centre of everything we do.
- If you are at the early stages of your career as an Education professional and would like to progress to Diploma or higher level studies then we can assist you further as part of our Excellence Scholarship Program
- Current Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training however we will assist further with renewals as needed

**The Petit Early Learning Journey family**

We provide an inclusive environment where children and families are valued and respected. At Petit ELJ, children always come first

**APPLY NOW - **We cannot wait for you join our family