Exciting Opportunity: Join Cottage Academy Clayfield & Kickstart Your ECEC Career!
Cottage Academy Early Learning Centre is a family‑focused, boutique childcare centre in Clayfield offering nurturing care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years with play‑based and personalised learning. The centre features modern, thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments that encourage creativity, exploration and confidence. Our dedicated educators build solid connections with families and support children to grow, learn and feel inspired.
Cottage
Academy is committed to quality care, community and helping every child thrive.
Role Requirements The opportunity has become available for a permanent part-time Trainee Educator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will need:
- To be willing to study a Cert III in Early Childhood Education
- A current and valid Working with Children Check - can be applied for if you don't current have one
- A current first aid CPR and emergency asthma and anaphylaxis training or willing to obtain
- Experience with the NQF, NQS & EYLF would be an advantage
Key Role Responsibilities
- Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment.
- Work collaboratively within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
- Delivery of a high quality, inclusive, educational program.
- Participate in professional and personal development.
- Promote the service within the local community in accordance with the vision, mission and values.
Our service supports the Statement of Shared Commitment
- Every Interaction counts.
- Every child in our service has the right to feel safe culturally, emotionally and physically.
- We recognise the critical role of early childhood educators, including teachers, in creating inclusive, culturally safe and nurturing environments filled with positive interactions that support children’s social and emotional development, stimulate learning, and allow children a sense of belonging.
- Please only apply if you share this commitment to ensure that every child attending our service feels safe, secure and self-confident.
What's in it for you?
In return for your commitment to our ECEC community we will offer you:
- Above award rates for the right candidate
- Ongoing career support and professional development
- Up to 90% discount on childcare fees
- Access to an external Employee Assistance Program
- Exciting adventure playground and one-of-a-kind resources, equipment and furniture
- Hands-on support team and hands-on owner with a focus on educational outcomes for children
How to apply
If you are looking to be part of a beautiful environment & caring community that provides all the little extras that make a difference to your working day, send through your cover letter & resume to explore the possibilities waiting for you.