Childcare Trainee

11 hours ago

Oatley New South Wales, Australia 5dc381ba-ca39-4932-be52-d8397329cd51 Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Join Our Team as a Childcare Trainee at The Grove Academy Oatley

About the Organisation

At The Grove Academy, we're all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators. With campuses across NSW, we're renowned for our innovative approach to early childhood education, including our unique Grove Flourish program and Mama Bear initiatives. People love working with us because of our supportive culture, strong values, and commitment to making every day meaningful.

Our Grove Values

At The Grove Academy, we live by our values. They shape everything we do and the way we work together. We're looking for educators who naturally embody these too:

Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do.

Have Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team

Value Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other's wins.

Learn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something new every day.

Be Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth.

Better Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one.

Benefits

We value our team and offer amazing incentives, including:

  • Worker Retention Payment, offering a 15% pay increaseover the next two years
  • $2,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus for helping grow our Grove family (exclusions apply)
  • 50% off childcare fees for your little ones
  • Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care
  • Career growth opportunities with our ongoing company expansion
  • A supportive team culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards

About the Role

As a Trainee at The Grove Academy, you'll kickstart your career in Early Childhood Education by working alongside a passionate team to create a positive and inspiring environment for children. With hands-on learning opportunities, you'll develop the skills to deliver fun, engaging programs that nurture children's growth.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Learning how to support educators in delivering fun and engaging learning experiences
  • Building warm relationships with children, families, and your team
  • Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
  • Actively participating in learning opportunities
  • Contributing to a culture of fun, collaboration, and curiosity

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to grow. To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • A genuine passion for working with children
  • A strong willingness to learn and grow in a supportive team environment
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • A positive, team-oriented mindset
  • The ability to embrace fun, creativity, and curiosity in your work

How to Apply

Click APPLY or give us a call on for a friendly, confidential chat.

Once you apply, we'll be in touch to explore your application and get to know you better – because keeping you in the loop is just how we do things. You'll hear from us either way

Keen to learn more? Visit and take a peek into life at The Grove.

Join us in making a difference in children's lives while having fun, celebrating milestones, and building a career you'll love

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