Educators - Permanent

• Why You'll Love Flying Start

• Choose balance: 6.5 hr teaching days to reduce burnout

• Extra 4 weeks paid non-contact time each year (Mon–Fri roles only)
• Beautiful Kingscliff location in a welcoming school community
• Collaborative team, family-owned service

About Us

Flying Start Preschool & OSHC is a family-owned service located on the grounds of St Anthony's Primary School in Kingscliff.

We offer a unique blend of early childhood education and school-aged care:

• Our Preschool Program provides a high-quality transition-to-school experience for children aged 3–5 during school hours.
• Our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Program supports both St Anthony's Primary students and Flying Start Preschoolers, ensuring continuity of care in a familiar, nurturing environment.

At Flying Start, relationships come first – with children, families, and our team.

About the Roles

We are offering three permanent opportunities for enthusiastic, experienced Educators to join our team.

Educator (Permanent Part-Time, Mon–Fri)

• Hours: 11:00 am – 6:00pm (6.5 hr face-to-face), Monday to Friday
• 4 weeks annual leave + 4 additional paid non-contact weeks (1 per NSW School Term)
• Minimum Diploma qualified (or working towards)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma management and Child Protection certificates required.
• Responsible Person during NSW School Holidays and from 3pm to 6pm during NSW School Terms.

Educator (Permanent Part-Time, Mon–Fri)

• Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (6.5 hr face-to-face), Monday to Friday, NSW School Terms
• Hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, NSW School Holidays
• 4 weeks annual leave + 4 additional paid non-contact weeks (1 per NSW School Term)
• Minimum Diploma qualified (or working towards). Certificate 3 considered.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma management and Child Protection certificates required.

Educator – Wednesday Only (Permanent Part-Time)

• Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (6.5 hr face-to-face), Wednesday, NSW School Terms
• Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (6.5 hr face-to-face), Wednesday, NSW School Holidays
• A permanent, reliable weekly shift to complement our team
• Additional permanent shifts available during NSW School Holidays
• Minimum Diploma qualified (or working towards). Certificate 3 considered.

Please note: You must have the right to work in Australia and a current Working with Children Check (or able to obtain) to be considered for these positions.

You'll Be Great in These Roles If…

• You're warm, approachable, and passionate about children's learning
• You have experience in planning, programming, and documenting children's learning and development
• You thrive in a team environment and value collaboration
• You bring initiative and creativity to your work
• You have proven understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary will align with the Children's Services Award or the Educational Services (Teachers) Award, depending on qualifications, role, and experience.
• Flying Start is approved for the Worker Retention Grant, which we are committed to passing on to employees while the grant is available. (Please note this is subject to government funding and may not be permanent.)
• Mon–Fri Educator roles also include 4 additional weeks of paid non-contact time each year (1 week per School Term).

How to Apply

We'd love to hear from you Please send your resume and a short cover letter that includes your role of interest, to

We're reviewing applications as they come in – so if this sounds like the right fit, apply today. We'd love to meet you.