St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:
Remuneration:Above Award rate of pay and paid overtime
Flexibility:You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
Growth: Paid Industry-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
Facilities:State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
Additional Benefits:Corporate benefits including EAP, Fitness Passport, flu injections and more
Job Description
The Role
St Nicholas Early Education supports and partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care and in communities. We are currently seeking Certificate IIIand Diploma qualified Educators to join our well-established service across the Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter regions.
You will have the ability to evolve in your role and progress within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways.
These opportunities will be offered on a casual basis. Candidates who hold an approved Certificate III level qualification in Children's Services and currently studying towards obtaining their Diploma will be considered as (working towards) if they have a suitable amount of experience.
Desired Skills and Experience
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 qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations
An approved Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulations OR an approved Certificate III level qualification in Children's Services as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (candidates currently studying towards obtaining their Diploma will be considered if they have a suitable amount of experience).
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.
