Join Our Team as a Childcare Trainee at The Grove Academy Charlestown

About The Grove Academy

At The Grove Academy, we’re all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators. With campuses across Recent 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, collaborative 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)

At The Grove Academy, our values shape everything we do — and we’re looking for people who naturally bring these to life:

- 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.
- The opportunity to work alongside our in‑house allied health professionals, who collaborate closely with our teams to support children’s development and help educators feel confident and empowered in their practice

About the Role

As a Trainee at The Grove Academy, you’ll kickstart your career in Early Childhood Education by working alongside a passionate team to create a positive and inspiring environment for children. With hands‑on learning opportunities, you’ll develop the skills to deliver fun, engaging programs that nurture children’s growth.

Key responsibilities include:

Learning how to support educators in delivering fun and engaging learning experiences

Building warm relationships with children, families, and your team

Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment

Actively participating in learning opportunities

Contributing to a culture of fun, collaboration, and curiosity

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 enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to grow. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

A genuine passion for working with children

A strong willingness to learn and grow in a supportive team environment

Great communication and interpersonal skills

A positive, team‑oriented mindset

The ability to embrace fun, creativity, and curiosity in your work

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)

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📌 Childcare Trainee | Charlestown (Maitland)
🏢 The Grove Academy
📍 Maitland