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Early Childhood Teachers - St Nicholas Forster

09/12/2025
09/01/2026
$40.00 - $51.50
Permanent - Full Time
Forster
Education, Childcare & Training

St Nicholas Early Education is seeking passionate, dedicated, and experienced leaders to join our leadership team at our brand new centre in Forster, NSW. We are looking for  Early Childhood Teachers to make a difference in our community.

As part of our growing network, you’ll play a key role in shaping engaging learning experiences for children, supporting the professional growth of educators, and contributing to our culture of high quality in early education and care.

The Benefits

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:

  • mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
  • Remuneration: $40 - $51.50 per hour + Worker Retention Allowance + Super
  • Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
  • Growth: Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
  • Facilities: Brand New State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
  • Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
    • Fitness Passport (T&C's apply), EAP and flu injections
    • 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
    • $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

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.

In co-operation with the Educational Leader, The Early Childhood Teacher will be responsible for the development and evolution of the curriculum and progress of the designated room.

You will be part of a unique team environment, with a network of support across services as well as comprehensive wellbeing programs. As an Early Childhood Teacher you will have access to leadership and support on emerging trends impacting the sector through the support office team.

 This role is being offered on a permanent full - time basis, located at our brand new Forster Centre.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to share information with parent’s daily
  • Effective implementation of the ELYF curriculum suitable to the needs and interests of children in care
  • Demonstrated experience in assessing needs of children, monitoring their progress and ensuring school reading when applicable

Demonstrated understanding of:

  1. National Quality Framework (NQF);
  2. Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF);
  3. Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting and Workplace Health and Safety issues and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as recognised by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority (mandatory), OR an approved Diploma level qualification in Children's Services as identified by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (candidates currently studying towards obtaining their teaching degree will be considered if they have a suitable amount of experience).
  • NSW accredited Teacher
  • 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 Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now. We will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates as applications are received.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

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.

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