Job Description

Willowgrove Early Learning Centre – Romsey VIC

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Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III or Diploma

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Willowgrove Early Learning Centre is looking for a caring, passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our team in Romsey.

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We are looking for an educator who genuinely enjoys being around children, values meaningful relationships and wants to be part of a team that creates a warm, nurturing and inspiring place for children to learn and grow.

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At Willowgrove, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, secure, connected and valued. Our educators are at the heart of creating this environment every day.

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About the Role

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As an Early Childhood Educator, you will:

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- Build warm, respectful and responsive relationships with children
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- Provide a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment
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- Support children's learning through play and intentional teaching
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- Observe, document and contribute to children's individual learning and development
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- Work collaboratively with your room team and the wider Willowgrove team
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- Develop meaningful relationships with families and communicate openly and respectfully
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- Support children's social and emotional wellbeing
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- Encourage children's independence, confidence and sense of belonging
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- Contribute to planning and implementing our educational program
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- Maintain a high standard of health, hygiene, safety and supervision
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- Follow Willowgrove's policies, procedures and the National Quality Framework
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- Contribute to a positive, inclusive and respectful team culture
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More Than Just an Educator

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At Willowgrove, we believe being an educator is about so much more than supervising children.

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It's about getting down on the floor and joining in their play.

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It's about noticing the little things.

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It's about listening to their ideas, celebrating their achievements and supporting them when things feel difficult.

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It's about creating environments where children feel confident to explore, make choices, ask questions and be themselves.

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And it's about knowing that the relationships we build with children can have a lasting impact.

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About You

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We are looking for someone who:

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- Is warm, caring and genuinely passionate about working with children
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- Builds strong and respectful relationships with children and families
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- Is enthusiastic, positive and brings energy to the room
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- Enjoys play, creativity, exploration and getting involved
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- Is a team player who supports and encourages their colleagues
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- Communicates openly and respectfully
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- Is reliable, professional and committed to their role
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- Values children's voices, agency and individuality
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- Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting every child to feel they belong
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- Has a genuine commitment to children's safety, wellbeing and learning
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Qualifications & Experience

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To be considered for this position, you will hold:

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- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or
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- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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We welcome applications from educators at different stages of their careers, including those who are newly qualified and ready to take the next step.

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Previous experience in an early childhood setting will be highly regarded.

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Child Safety at Willowgrove

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Child safety is everyone's responsibility at Willowgrove.

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We are committed to providing an workplace where every child is safe, respected, included and heard. We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, harm and inappropriate behaviour, and child safety is embedded throughout our recruitment, induction, training and ongoing employment practices.

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As part of our child-safe recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to participate in appropriate screening and checks, which may include:

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- Verification of identity and qualifications
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- A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
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- Relevant referee checks, including child-safety-focused questions
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- Child-safe interview and selection processes
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- Verification of employment history
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- Consideration of relevant gaps in employment history
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- Disclosure and assessment of relevant allegations, investigations or disciplinary matters
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- Required child safety and child protection training
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- Completion of Willowgrove's child-safe induction and Code of Conduct requirements
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We expect every team member to understand their responsibility for keeping children safe and to speak up and report concerns when required.

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Why Willowgrove?

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We are creating something special at Willowgrove.

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A place where children can play, learn and grow surrounded by educators who genuinely care about them.

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A place where relationships matter.

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A place where educators are supported to grow, share ideas and bring their own strengths and interests to the learning workplace.

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If you are looking for a centre where you can be yourself, build meaningful relationships and make a real difference in children's everyday lives, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Early Childhood Educators (Romsey)
🏢 Willowgrove Early Learning Centre
📍 Romsey