Job Description
SDN Kensington - Senior Educator - Full Time
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SDN Kensington is seeking an experienced Senior Educator to support our 3-4 year old room and inspire children's learning through meaningful, child-led experiences. You'll plan and implement quality programs aligned with the EYLF, support educators and foster solid partnerships with children and their families.
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As part of SDN, a trusted not-for-profit organisation, you'll enjoy a supportive team culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities to grow your career.
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About The Role
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This will include:
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Build strong, respectful partnerships with children, families, promoting engagement and participation
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Drive observation, documentation, and reflective practices to enhance children's learning outcomes
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Create safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate environments that support all areas of child development
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Ensure compliance with regulations, policies and child safety standards, maintaining a strong child-safe culture
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Support daily operations, routines, and wellbeing practices, including guiding children's care and development needs
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Model professionalism, positive behaviours, and strong working relationships across the service
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Mentor and support educators while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
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Lead the delivery, planning, and evaluation of high-quality early learning programs aligned with the EYLF and National Quality Standards along with the help of a Room Leader or ECT
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About You
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care with relevant industry experience in early childhood education and care is desirable
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Minimum 6-12 month's work experience in a early childhood setting 3-4 years room desired
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Child protection training and commitment to child safety GECCKO
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Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
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Current NSW Working with Children Check, current First Aid,



CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis and Food safety certificate.
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Excellent verbal and written communication, relationship-building and teamwork skills.
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A genuine commitment to child safety and inclusion
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What is on offer
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Above award pay and conditions (plus WRP)
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Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
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Rostered day off per month (full-time staff)
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Generous leave entitlements, including 12 days personal / carer's leave
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Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow
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Employee Assistance Program
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Other benefits can be seen here: Why work for SDN?
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What is it like to work with us?
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SDN Kensington offers a unique learning environment where children explore, connect, and thrive. You'll join a passionate team delivering high-quality, child-led programs in a diverse and inclusive community, with families from cultures and languages across the globe. Every day is an opportunity to inspire curious minds, support meaningful learning, and make a lasting difference in children's lives.
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About SDN
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SDN Children's Services is a respected not-for-profit organisation that has been providing quality services for children and families for 120 years.
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Our purpose is to promote and enhance children's wellbeing, learning and development in inclusive environments; and our vision is for an equitable world where all children thrive. We pride ourselves on creating a unique village where all children, families and staff belong.
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You can find out more about us on the SDN website.
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SDN Children's Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT).
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SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

📌 Sdn Kensington - Senior Educator - Full Time (New South Wales)
🏢 SDN Children's Services
📍 New South Wales