Each day is a new adventure at The Grove Academy, filled with laughter, fun and positive learning experiences for the Children and Educators! We are looking for two enthusiastic ECT's to join our Edmondson Park campus'. ⭐🍎
Take a look into our Edmondson Park 1 Campus…Our radiant Edmondson Park 1 Campus, where diversity is celebrated and every child is welcomed with open arms into our multicultural community. Here, approachability is key, and our centre is a place where families feel instantly at home. We take pride in our close-knit community, where longstanding relationships are cherished and every sibling who enters our doors is greeted with familiarity and warmth. Under the leadership of our Centre Director, Hayley, the atmosphere is always filled with passion and knowledge, reflecting her deep understanding of Early Childhood education. Hayley's smiley and bubbly personality lights up the room, bringing sunshine into our centre every day.
Take a look into our Edmondson Park 2 Campus…Our dynamic Edmondson Park 2 Campus, where the atmosphere is as lively and welcoming as a sunlit day. Bathed in natural light, our centre exudes warmth and positivity, providing the perfect environment for children to explore and learn. Here, we believe in going above and beyond to create memorable experiences for our children, with events and celebrations that leave everyone in awe. Under the guidance of our Centre Director, Melissa, the staff room is always stocked to keep our team well-fed and energised. Melissa's approachable nature makes her a constant presence, always up for a chat no matter how busy the day gets. She leads by example, unafraid to roll up her sleeves and get her hands dirty.
What do we offer at The Grove Academy?The Grove Academy take pride in our holistic approach to Childcare & Early Education. With that in mind, we take all opportunities to look after both our Educators and Children with the following perks!
🌳 Family-friendly environment with 50% off childcare fees for our Educators
🌳 Great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive!
🌳 Wellbeing Day - an additional annual leave day a year for self care
🌳 Grove Recognition Program. We celebrate achievements!
🌳 Regular team bonding, including lunches and benefits
🌳 Allocated budgets for Educators to choose learning resources
🌳 Support for a healthy work / life balance
🌳 Career advancement and professional development opportunities
🌳 Supportive and collaborative team environment
🌳 Resource Van - Monthly visits with new and innovative resources
🌳 Above award wages, we understand our Educator's worth
🌳 Community Hours - Giving back to our community
🌳 Refer a friend to join The Grove Academy, and both of you will receive $2000
What makes us different?Our vision is to be the most innovative, yet caring and nurturing Early Childhood service in Australia, embedding a love for exploration and learning within our community. We are childcare reimagined; this is what sets us apart.
🖌️ Grove Décor
🗣️ In-house Speech Pathologist
🐻 Mama Bear Program
🧠 The Grove Theory Program
🌐 Strong Community Partnerships
Learn more on our website 👉🏼 https://tga.edu.au/
Are you our Educator?Our dream Educator thrive in the following ways.
⭐ Making children laugh while learning!
⭐ Creating stimulating, positive, and fun environments for our children, getting creative and playful with them
⭐ Enthusiasm to build a career in Early Education
⭐ Has a proactive nature when it comes to positively contributing to both learning environments and the centre as a whole
⭐ Enjoys working in a team environment, building relationships with our current Educators
⭐ Someone who can make every day fun and exciting for our children!
The important bits…It's a requirement for our Early Childhood Educators to hold the following qualifications, experience & skills.
🎓 Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
🎓 Must hold a Certificate III, Diploma, Bachelor or be working towards their Bachelor in Early Childhood Education & Care
🎓 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
🎓 Develops strong relationships with our children and effectively communicates with their parents and carers
🎓 Ability to implement and evaluate programs for our indoor and outdoor learning environments
🎓 Experience in analyzing children's progression and development, through observation planning and writing
🎓 Ensuring all learning and development experiences align with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
Request from our little ones…“I want my educator to draw love hearts” - Scarlett, age 4 👧🏼
“I want my educator to play dollies and dinosaurs” Sophie, age 4 👧🏻
“I want my educator to make a puzzle with me” - Cartet, age 5 👦🏼
“I want my educator to play, and jump, and laugh” Nilaa, age 3 👧🏽
We pride ourselves on providing the highest possible standard of care, and the successful candidate will work full time within the centre alongside other educators, in a collaborative environment.
Does this sound like you? We would love for you to join The Grove Family! Apply now via SEEK!
For more information check us out on https://tga.edu.au/careers/