Diploma Trained Educator for Maternity Leave Position
Diploma Trained Educator for maternity leave position – Community Based Preschool (Concord Area)
Location: Concord, NSWPosition: Monday, Tuesday & WednesdaySalary: Above Award, based on qualifications and experience
About Us
We are a 40 place community-based preschool located in the Concord area, dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care in a warm, inclusive, and family-focused environment.
Our preschool values strong relationships with children, families, educators, and the wider community, creating meaningful learning experiences that support every child's development and wellbeing.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Diploma Qualified Educator to join our welcoming team to cover a 12 month maternity leave position starting in term 4 of ****.
Working alongside a dedicated group of early childhood professionals, you will contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an engaging educational program that supports children's learning and development.
Key Responsibilities
Foster positive and respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the wider community.
Implement high-quality educational programs in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Observe, document, and assess children's learning and development.
Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Collaborate effectively with the educational team to achieve quality outcomes.
Contribute to maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Regulations, and service policies and procedures.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).




Demonstrated experience working in a preschool or early childhood education setting.
Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS), and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong organisational and documentation skills.
Child Safety Requirements
Our service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children.
The successful applicant will be required to:
Demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety and child protection practices.
Understand and comply with the NSW Child Secure Standards and the service's Child Safe Environment Policy.
Report concerns regarding child wellbeing in accordance with relevant legislation and service procedures.
Participate in child protection training and ongoing professional development.
Support a culture where children feel safe, respected, heard, and valued.
Mandatory Clearances and Certifications
Applicants must hold and maintain:
A current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Current Provide Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012), or willingness to obtain.
Current Child Protection Training recognised by the NSW Department of Education.
Child safety training
What We Offer
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Well-resourced community-based preschool.
Opportunities to contribute to continuous quality improvement.
Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds.
Employment is subject to satisfactory reference checks, Working With Children Check verification, and all required clearances.
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📌 Diploma Trained Educator For Maternity Leave Position (New South Wales)
🏢 Concord Kindergarten
📍 New South Wales