Certificate III/Diploma Early Childhood Educator (Maternity Leave Contract)

The Cottage Preschool and Early Learning Centre – North Rothbury NSW

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Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator who loves supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a difference, and your professional growth is encouraged?

The Cottage Preschool & Early Learning Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Certificate III or Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our team on a maternity leave contract until July 2027, with the opportunity to work part-time or full-time.

An immediate start is available, and availability on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays is essential.

This is a fantastic prospect to join a welcoming, family-run service where you can build meaningful relationships, contribute to quality educational programs and help create positive learning experiences for children every day.

About Us

The Cottage Preschool & Early Learning Centre is a proudly independent, family-run service in North Rothbury, catering for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. With over 40 years of experience in the early childhood education and care industry, we are passionate about providing high-quality education and care while building strong relationships with our educators, families and wider community.

We pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging and are supported to learn, grow and thrive.

Our team is at the heart of everything we do.



We value collaboration, respect, continuous improvement and a positive workplace culture where educators are supported to develop their skills and make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality education and care, supporting children's individual learning journeys and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Working collaboratively with our team, you will help plan and implement engaging educational experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), build meaningful relationships with children and families, and support children's development through intentional teaching, play-based learning and everyday interactions.

This position is offered as a maternity leave contract until July 2027, with part-time or full-time hours available for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education, takes initiative, communicates positively and enjoys being part of a supportive team.

Please note: Availability on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays is mandatory, and the successful applicant must be available to commence as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide a safe, secure,



nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and supported.

- Support the planning, implementation and evaluation of engaging educational programs based on children's interests, strengths and developmental needs.

- Contribute to the EYLF planning cycle through observations, documentation and reflective practice.

- Build warm, respectful and trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.

- Promote positive guidance strategies and support children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

- Foster a sense of belonging, inclusion and wellbeing for children, families and educators.

- Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).

- Follow all health, safety, hygiene and child protection procedures.

- Work collaboratively with the team to maintain a positive workplace culture and high standards of care.

- Contribute to ongoing quality improvement and the continuous development of our service.

About You

You are a caring, enthusiastic and reliable educator who is committed to providing high-quality education and care and creating meaningful experiences for young children.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or be actively working towards a Diploma with a relevant early childhood qualification.

- A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their learning, development and wellbeing.

- A sound understanding of the EYLF and a willingness to contribute to the educational planning cycle.

- An unders

📌 Certificate III/Diploma Early Childhood Educator (North Rothbury)
🏢 The Cottage Preschool and Early Learning Centre
📍 North Rothbury