Paisley Park Blakeview is seeking enthusiastic, qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our growing team. We welcome applications from Certificate III and Diploma-qualified Educators, as well as experienced early childhood professionals ready to take on Lead Educator responsibilities.

Whether you are building your career, bringing established experience to an Educator role or looking for an opportunity to lead a room team, we would love to hear from you.

At Paisley Park, we believe every Educator plays an important role in creating environments where children feel safe, connected, confident and inspired to learn. We are looking for people who share this belief and want to contribute to a positive, collaborative and high-quality early learning environment.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE LEVELS

We recognise that excellent early childhood education relies on a team with a range of skills, knowledge and experience. We are interested in understanding what you bring to the role and matching responsibilities to your qualifications, capabilities and professional experience.

Assistant Educator – Certificate III

For Certificate III-qualified Educators, this is an opportunity to strengthen your practical skills, build confidence and contribute to children's everyday learning and wellbeing as part of a supportive team. Your responsibilities will include:

- Building warm, responsive and respectful relationships with children.
- Supporting children's emotional wellbeing, independence and developing social skills.
- Participating in play-based learning experiences and contributing to the daily educational program.
- Assisting with the preparation of learning environments, resources and experiences that reflect children's interests and developmental needs.
- Supporting children's routines, including meals, rest, toileting and personal care, in a respectful and age-appropriate manner.
- Maintaining active supervision and following safe work practices, child-safe procedures and Centre policies.
- Communicating respectfully with families and colleagues within the scope of your role.
- Participating in team discussions, professional learning and reflective conversations.
- Contributing to a clean, safe, inclusive and engaging learning setting.

Early Childhood Educator – Diploma Qualified

For Diploma-qualified Educators, this opportunity offers scope to contribute confidently to curriculum implementation, children's learning and the daily operation of the learning environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing responsive relationships with children and supporting their sense of belonging, identity and wellbeing.
- Contributing to the implementation of an engaging educational program informed by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Observing children's play, interests and development and contributing to curriculum planning, assessment and documentation.
- Using intentional teaching strategies to extend children's thinking, communication, creativity and problem-solving.
- Supporting children's agency, independence, inclusion and positive relationships with peers.
- Maintaining active supervision and responding promptly to children's changing needs and emerging risks.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to create consistent, high-quality educational practices.
- Supporting respectful partnerships with families and contributing to communication about children's experiences and learning.
- Following child-secure practices, relevant policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Participating in critical reflection, team meetings and professional development to strengthen your practice.

Lead Educator – Diploma Qualified and Experienced

For experienced Diploma-qualified Educators ready to lead a room team, this is an opportunity to contribute to the educational culture of a new Centre while supporting colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality practice. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to the room team.
- Supporting the planning, implementation, evaluation and ongoing development of the educational program.
- Ensuring curriculum decisions reflect children's interests, strengths, identities, developmental needs and emerging learning.
- Supporting Educators to document children's learning meaningfully and use observations to inform future planning.
- Modelling effective interactions, intentional teaching, positive guidance and responsive relationship-building.
- Promoting critical reflection and constructive professional discussions within the room team.
- Supporting consistent implementation of the EYLF,



National Quality Standard (NQS), Centre policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining active supervision and ensuring the room team understands and implements appropriate supervision arrangements.
- Supporting children's safety, wellbeing, inclusion, dignity and rights in all aspects of care and education.
- Building respectful partnerships with families and supporting meaningful communication about children's learning and development.
- Identifying opportunities to improve the learning environment, curriculum and team practices.
- Working collaboratively with the Centre Director and Educational Leader to strengthen quality and support the professional development of Educators.
- Supporting the induction and mentoring of team members, sharing knowledge and modelling professional expectations.

We are looking for experienced Educators who can balance strong relationships with transparent expectations, communicate effectively and support colleagues to reflect on and improve their practice. You will be organised, thoughtful and confident in your educational decision-making. You will understand that leadership is demonstrated through everyday actions: the way you interact with children, support colleagues, respond to challenges and maintain a consistent focus on children's learning, safety and wellbeing.

Previous Lead Educator experience will be highly regarded. We also welcome experienced Diploma-qualified Educators who can demonstrate the skills and professional capability required to step into a room leadership role.

WHAT MATTERS AT EVERY LEVEL

Regardless of the position you take on, we are looking for Educators who share our commitment to high-quality early learning. At Paisley Park, every Educator has a role in creating a safe, engaging and respectful environment for children. We value people who understand that everyday interactions, thoughtful decisions and consistent skilled practices make a genuine difference. Across all roles, you will be expected to:

Build meaningful relationships

Develop warm, responsive relationships with children that support their security, confidence, sense of belonging and emotional wellbeing. Recognise each child as an individual and respond respectfully to their interests, abilities, identity and needs.

Support learning through play

Recognise the value of play in children's learning and development. Contribute to experiences that encourage exploration, curiosity, imagination, communication, creativity and problem-solving.

Maintain children's safety and wellbeing

Understand that child safety is everyone's responsibility. Maintain active supervision, follow safe sleep and rest practices where relevant, uphold professional boundaries and respond promptly to risks or concerns.

Respect children's rights and agency

Support children to express their views, make appropriate choices, develop independence and participate in decisions that affect them. Respect children's dignity, privacy, bodily autonomy and individual needs.

Work collaboratively

Contribute positively to the team, communicate respectfully and recognise that consistent practices are strengthened through cooperation, shared responsibility and professional trust.

Reflect and grow

Remain open to feedback, engage in professional learning and consider how your actions and decisions influence children's experiences. We value Educators who are curious, willing to learn and committed to improving their practice.

Partner with families

Recognise families as important partners in children's early learning journey. Communicate respectfully, value family knowledge and contribute to relationships built on trust, understanding and mutual respect.

YOUR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AT PAISLEY PARK

We want our Educators to feel supported in their current roles and encouraged to develop their professional capabilities. Depending on your position, experience and professional goals, you will have opportunities to participate in mentoring, collaborative planning, reflective discussions and ongoing professional learning. Our Communities of Practice Reflective Mentor Framework supports professional dialogue, the sharing of knowledge and the development of reflective practice across our services.

For Assistant Educators,



this may mean strengthening practical skills, building confidence and deepening your understanding of children's learning and development.

For Diploma-qualified Educators, it may involve extending your curriculum knowledge, strengthening intentional teaching and developing greater confidence in assessment, documentation and critical reflection.

For Lead Educators, it includes developing room leadership, mentoring colleagues, strengthening team practices and contributing to quality improvement.

We value career development that reflects individual strengths and aspirations. As Paisley Park Blakeview grows, we welcome Educators who are interested in developing their capabilities and taking on additional responsibilities when appropriate opportunities arise.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We welcome applications from qualified Early Childhood Educators who demonstrate a genuine commitment to children and high-quality early learning. Depending on the position offered, you will have:

- A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or another recognised ACECQA-approved qualification appropriate to the role.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and play-based learning appropriate to your qualification and experience.
- An understanding of the EYLF and the importance of responsive, intentional educational practice.
- A commitment to child safety, active supervision, respectful relationships and children's wellbeing.
- The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues and families.
- A willingness to engage in reflection, feedback and ongoing qualified learning.
- The ability to follow Centre policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- A current, or willingness to obtain, the relevant South Australian Working with Children Check and any other required pre-employment clearances.

For Lead Educator opportunities, we will also look for demonstrated capability in curriculum planning, educational documentation, team collaboration and day-to-day room leadership. Experience in a similar role will be highly regarded. However, we encourage applications from Educators at different stages of their careers who can demonstrate the qualifications, professional approach and commitment appropriate to the role.

WHY JOIN PAISLEY PARK BLAKEVIEW?

When you join Paisley Park Blakeview, you become part of a team working together to establish a high-quality early learning environment in a beautiful new Centre.

You will enjoy

- A brand-new, purpose-built 120-place Centre with contemporary facilities and thoughtfully designed learning environments.
- Outstanding resources to support engaging, meaningful and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- A dedicated programming space that supports curriculum planning and professional collaboration.
- An experienced and supportive Centre Director who is committed to developing a positive workplace culture.
- Opportunities across different role levels, with responsibilities aligned to your qualifications, experience and capabilities.
- A collaborative team environment where professional respect, shared responsibility and children's wellbeing are valued.
- Professional learning and mentoring to support your growth and strengthen your practice.
- Opportunities to contribute and make your mark as the Centre continues to grow and establish its educational identity.
- Career development opportunities for Educators who want to extend their skills and take on additional responsibilities.
- Competitive remuneration aligned with the applicable award, your qualifications, experience and the responsibilities of the position, including relevant allowances where applicable.
- Employee childcare discounts and a custom-designed Paisley Park uniform.

Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work alongside colleagues who recognise the importance of early childhood education and the difference a dedicated, thoughtful Educator can make.

CHILD SAFETY AT PAISLEY PARK

Paisley Park is a Child Safe organisation. We are committed to providing environments where children are safe, respected, included and supported to learn and develop. We expect all Educators to uphold our child-safe values, maintain professional boundaries, understand their responsibilities and contribute to a culture in which concerns are taken seriously and children's rights and wellbeing remain central to every decision.

All appointments are subject to qualification verification, referee checks and required pre-employment clearances, in accordance with applicable requirements.

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