Early Childhood Educators

2 weeks ago


Maitland, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time $38,400 - $48,400 per year

Introduction:

The Benefits

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

  • Remuneration: $ $46.92 per hour
  • 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

Description:

The Role

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. We are currently seeking Certificate III and Diploma qualified Educators to join our well-established service across the Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter regions.

You will have the ability to evolve in your role and progress within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways.

These opportunities will be offered on a casual basis. Candidates who hold an approved Certificate III level qualification in Children's Services and currently studying towards obtaining their Diploma will be considered as (working towards) if they have a suitable amount of experience.

Skills and Experiences:

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

Demonstrated understanding of:

  • National Quality Framework (NQF);
  • Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);
  • Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting;
  • Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

  • An approved Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations OR an approved Certificate III level qualification in Children's Services as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (candidates currently studying towards obtaining their Diploma will be considered if they have a suitable amount of experience).
  • Child protection qualification
  • Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
  • Working with Children Check verification number

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

**Please note to be considered for the position please provide a copy of your current resume, outlining your preferred location of work**

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.

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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