Early Childhood Teacher / Diploma Permanent Part Time

Gumnut Cottage Incorporated – Coffs Harbour NSW

A rare opportunity to join our supportive and passionate team on a permanent basis has presented itself.

Gumnut Cottage is a 52 place community based, not for profit child care centre located in Coffs Harbour on the picturesque Mid North Coast.

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic individual/s who are committed to delivering quality and engaging educational programs in a homely and nurturing environment.

Permanent Part-Time

Your key responsibilities in this role will be to:

- Contribute to the planning and delivery of educational programs in a caring and nurturing environment, setting up activities, preparing and cleaningaway materials and supplies;
- Work collaboratively with a dedicated team striving to deliver exceptional educational outcomes
- Engage in reflective practices
- Creating a friendly, secure and stimulating interactive learning workplace;
- Maintain a high level of health & safety standards
- Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, promoting open communication and a sense of belonging.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to a positive workplace culture

To be considered for this role,



you must have the following skills and experience:

- A Diploma and/or ECT qualification in accordance with ACECQA.
- A valid Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain one
- Full unrestricted working rights in Australia
- ACECQA approved First Aid Qualification that includes applying first aid, emergency asthma management and anaphylaxis
- Food Safety certificate or willing to obtain one
- Completed Foundations Child Safety Training or willingness to obtain
- Current understanding of National Quality Framework and the Early Childhood Education and Care Laws and Regulations.
- High level of written correspondence and comprehension including high level of documentation skills.
- Understandingofthe planning cycle, observation techniques and making essential links to children'slearning outcomes.
- A commitment to best practice.
- Demonstrated initiative anddecision making abilities
- Ability to time-manage and meet deadlines.

We Offer:

- low staff turn over
- supportive work environment with caring management
- mentoring and access to professional development and training

Proposed Interview dates week commencing 14th September 2026

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📌 Early Childhood Teacher / Diploma Permanent Part Time (Coffs Harbour City Council)
🏢 Gumnut Cottage
📍 Coffs Harbour City Council