Willowgrove Early Learning Centre – Romsey VICEarly Childhood Educator – Certificate III or DiplomaWillowgrove Early Learning Centre is looking for a caring, passionate and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our team in Romsey.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.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.About the RoleAs an Early Childhood Educator, you will:Build warm, respectful and responsive relationships with childrenProvide a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environmentSupport children's learning through play and intentional teachingObserve, document and contribute to children's individual learning and developmentWork collaboratively with your room team and the wider Willowgrove teamDevelop meaningful relationships with families and communicate openly and respectfullySupport children's social and emotional wellbeingEncourage children's independence, confidence and sense of belongingContribute to planning and implementing our educational programMaintain a high standard of health, hygiene, safety and supervisionFollow Willowgrove's policies, procedures and the National Quality FrameworkContribute to a positive, inclusive and respectful team cultureMore Than Just an EducatorAt Willowgrove, we believe being an educator is about so much more than supervising children.It's about getting down on the floor and joining in their play.It's about noticing the little things.It's about listening to their ideas,



celebrating their achievements and supporting them when things feel difficult.It's about creating environments where children feel confident to explore, make choices, ask questions and be themselves.And it's about knowing that the relationships we build with children can have a lasting impact.About YouWe are looking for someone who:Is warm, caring and genuinely passionate about working with childrenBuilds strong and respectful relationships with children and familiesIs enthusiastic, positive and brings energy to the roomEnjoys play, creativity, exploration and getting involvedIs a team player who supports and encourages their colleaguesCommunicates openly and respectfullyIs reliable, qualified and committed to their roleValues children's voices, agency and individualityIs committed to inclusive practice and supporting every child to feel they belongHas a genuine commitment to children's safety, wellbeing and learningQualifications & ExperienceTo be considered for this position, you will hold:Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, orDiploma of Early Childhood Education and CareWe welcome applications from educators at different stages of their careers,



including those who are newly qualified and ready to take the next step.Previous experience in an early childhood setting will be highly regarded.Child Safety at WillowgroveChild safety is everyone's responsibility at Willowgrove.We are committed to providing an environment 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.As part of our child-safe recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to participate in appropriate screening and checks, which may include:Verification of identity and qualificationsA current Working with Children Check (WWCC)Relevant referee checks, including child-safety-focused questionsChild-protected interview and selection processesVerification of employment historyConsideration of relevant gaps in employment historyDisclosure and assessment of relevant allegations, investigations or disciplinary mattersRequired child safety and child protection trainingCompletion of Willowgrove's child-safe induction and Code of Conduct requirementsWe expect every team member to understand their responsibility for keeping children safe and to speak up and report concerns when required.Why Willowgrove?
We are creating something special at Willowgrove.A place where children can play, learn and grow surrounded by educators who genuinely care about them.A place where relationships matter.A place where educators are supported to grow, share ideas and bring their own strengths and interests to the learning environment.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.
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