Become part of Sparrow Early Learning Somerville Cottage – you’re more than a trainee, you’re a spark of curiosity and care, helping to light up young minds and shape bright futures

- Trainee Educator | part-time positions

As a Trainee Educator, you’ll embark on an exciting journey to become a future early childhood professional. While gaining hands-on experience in a real-world setting, you’ll also be working toward your qualification and developing the skills needed to thrive in this rewarding career. Under the guidance of experienced educators, you’ll help create vibrant, protected, and nurturing learning environments where children feel supported and inspired. You’ll build strong relationships with children, families, and your team, all while learning and growing in a collaborative and supportive workplace.

Our values – Inspire, Nurture, Grow – guide everything we do:
Inspire a love of learning through creativity and curiosity
Nurture every child’s wellbeing and potential through connection and care
Grow confident learners and strong, supportive teams

What you’ll need:

- No Early Childhood Education Qualifications necessary
- An eagerness to learn and grow in early childhood education
- Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm availability required
- Current Working with Children Check
- Excellent communication & leadership skills

The Sparrow Benefits

- Enjoy competitive wages plus the ECEC Worker Retention Payment
- Extra allowances for extra responsibilities!
- Priority childcare access & up to 95% discount!




- Awesome leave perks — including Birthday Leave!
- Access compassionate, confidential support anytime with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid traineeships: Learn while you earn!
- Generous rewards for employee referrals!
- Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards!
- Safe Sleep & Child Protection training on us!
- Career growth and mentorship opportunities!
- Access to online learning & professional development!
- Transfer opportunities within the Sparrow Nest
**T&C; apply to all Sparrow benefits

When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued. At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in early education, we’d love to hear from you!

“Our organisation is deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of young children. We prioritise creating secure environments where children can be inspired and nurtured to grow. Through continuous training, clear policy frameworks, and a proactive approach to risk management, we work to prevent harm and address any concerns promptly. Our goal is to provide safe, supportive, and inclusive environments where every child feels valued and protected”

📌 Trainee Educators (Mornington)
🏢 Sparrow Early Learning
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