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Form of workSt Nicholas Early Education is a community in which children aged 0-5 develop the cultural, spiritual, physical, and educational skills to belong in a contemporary world. We do this through the delivery of child-centred, play-based, and Reggio Emilia-inspired early education and care.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As an employee of St Nicholas, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Above award rate of pay
- Recognised paid overtime
- $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
- 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
- Complimentary uniform
- Paid Parental Leave
- 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays)
- Our purpose built centres are now powered by 100% green energy
- Paid Industry-leading training and professional development opportunities
- Full or part-time employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu injections, reduced gym membership, reduced healthcare and more
WHAT OUR PARENTS HAVE TO SAY
A parent testimonial from Bonnie a Mum at St Nicholas Early Education.
“I’m just so fortunate that both of my children can come to St Nicholas and experience a nurturing environment,” Bonnie says.
“For me, dropping my kids off every day, knowing that they’re in a safe environment, they’re loved, they’re cared for, to me that means the world,” Bonnie continues. “I don’t have to go to work worrying about where they are, what they’re doing or who is looking after them.”
POSITION DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking Certificate III qualifed Educators to join our well-established service across the Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter regions.
These opportunities will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.
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 Certificate III level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations
- 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**
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.
