At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a fun, safe learning environment for children and support their growth.
- Company: Join Gowrie NSW, a not-for-profit focused on early childhood education.
- Benefits: Enjoy free professional development, fitness perks, and employee rewards.
- Other info: Flexible hours during school terms and vacation care; child safety is our priority.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with kids; Certificate III or Diploma preferred.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.
The Benefits for You
- Highly engaged and values aligned workforce
- Fitness Passport
- Free professional development through Gowrie NSW education hub
- Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
- Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new educators
- Employee assistance program
- Free flu vaccinations
- Paid WWCC, First Aid, Child Protection certificates
About Gowrie NSW Kent Road
We are a not-for-profit OSHC service that places high value in creating a safe, play-based environment for children to thrive. We consider a friendly team dynamic to be integral to the impact of our learning programs and we are looking for someone who shares that philosophy and wants to be part of a committed and engaged team. Availability to work Monday to Friday 2.30pm - 5.30pm is required during the school term and straight shifts during vacation care.
Your Impact
Our passionate team of educators strive to create a nurturing learning environment for the children in our care whilst ensuring they also have fun. Your excellent communication skills and genuine interest in supporting little people to grow and realise their potential will have a lasting impact. You will also need to ensure compliance and safety requirements are met, do some paperwork and assist with cleaning and food preparation.
About you
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Have a passion for working with children
- Preferably have Certificate III or Diploma (Children’s Services) or are working towards this or a similar qualification
- Have valid compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid etc.)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.
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