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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:
- Recognised paid overtime
- Above Award rate of pay
- $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
The successful candidate will hold a Diploma in Children's Services and will join our Chisholm service. They will also be given the opportunity to be recognised as aWorking Towards Early Childhood Teacher.
As a Working Towards Early Childhood Teacher, you will mentor and guide the educational team in their understanding of St Nicholas policies and procedures, and lead and inspire the service’s team in their continuous improvement of high-quality practices and pedagogy.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- An approved Diploma qualification in Children's Services as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
- Evidence of enrolment (currently studying) in an Early Childhood Teaching degree as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
- Child protection qualification
- Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
- Working with Children Check verification number
If this sounds like you then APPLY NOW. To be considered for the position please provide a copy of your current resume and a cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and your experience relevant to the role.
Additional Information
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zero-tolerance of any abuse.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Code of Conduct.
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.
