Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Teacher at The Grove Academy Dapto

About The Grove Academy

At The Grove Academy, we’re all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators. With campuses across New South Wales, we’re known for our innovative approach to early childhood education and a culture that genuinely supports our people. People love working with us because of our strong values, cooperative team environment, and commitment to making every day meaningful.

The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority and the paramount consideration in all decision-making. We are committed to creating child-safe environments where children feel secure, respected, and supported. All team members are expected to uphold our child-safe practices and contribute to a culture of care, accountability, and protection. We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation, embedding child-safe practices across everything we do and maintaining zero tolerance for child abuse or harm.

Life at The Grove (Our Values & Perks)

- Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do
- Have Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team
- Value Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other’s wins
- Learn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something new every day
- Be Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth
- Better Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one

And because we truly value our team, you’ll also enjoy:

- $1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (exclusions apply)
- 50% off childcare fees for your little ones
- Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care
- Access to exclusive discounts on over 3,300+ health, fitness and wellbeing brands with Wherefit
- Career growth opportunities as we continue to expand
- A supportive, fun culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards.





About the Role

As an Early Childhood Teacher at The Grove Academy, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping young minds and inspiring both children and your team. You’ll bring your teaching expertise to life through creative and meaningful programs that foster children’s growth and development in a safe and engaging environment.

Key responsibilities

- Implementing innovative, fun and milestone aligned teaching practices
- Mentoring and guiding educators in their professional growth
- Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and your team
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children to thrive
- Supporting children’s development through observation, documentation, and reflection
- Ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of all children is prioritised at all times
- Actively supervising children and maintaining awareness of risks in the environment
- Reporting any concerns or incidents in line with service policies and procedures

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who is passionate, driven, and ready to lead by example. To excel in this role, you’ll need:

- A Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards one)
- Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS, and child development
- Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A positive attitude and a love for creating meaningful learning experiences
- Strong understanding of child protection responsibilities and mandatory reporting
- Ability to identify and respond to risks to children’s safety
- Completed the Foundations of Child Safety training (or willing to complete prior to commencement).
- Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Keen to learn more? Visit tga.edu.au and take a peek into life at The Grove.

Join us in making a difference in children’s lives while having fun, celebrating milestones, and building a career you’ll love!

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📌 Early Childhood Teacher | Dapto
🏢 The Grove Academy
📍 Dapto