Advanced Child Care Educator (Qualified)

Sydney Church of England Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Church of England Grammar School – Northbridge NSW is seeking a Diploma-qualified Advanced Child Care Educator to join Shore Early Learning Centre from January 2027 to December 2027.

You will work closely with the Room Leader and fellow educators to support engaging learning experiences and provide high quality education and care for children aged 3–5 years, with a full-time schedule 8.00am–6.00pm, 48 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management training.
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children.
• Support the delivery of engaging early learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Collaborate with educators and room leaders to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to planning, documentation and implementation of the educational program.
• Maintain strong communication and partnerships with families.
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for children and families.
• Provide leadership within the room when required, including acting as Responsible Person where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Positive attitude

Education

ACECQA approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Advanced Child Care Educator (Qualified)

Sydney Church of England Grammar School – Northbridge NSW

Shore is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School, renowned for its commitment to excellence across academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits, while nurturing integrity in moral and spiritual development in a Christian environment. With a rich history and proud traditions, Shore fosters a strong sense of community and belonging, shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

We are currently seeking a Diploma-qualified Advanced Child Care Educator to join our team at the Shore Early Learning Centre in a full-time position from January 2027 to December 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced educator to work within a supportive and professional early childhood environment. In this role, you will work closely with the Room Leader and fellow educators to support engaging learning experiences and provide high quality education and care for children aged 3–5 years.

Our Early Learning Centre operates 8.00am – 6.00pm, 48 weeks of the year, with shifts rostered across these hours.

About the role

Advanced Child Care Educators play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the centre. You will:

• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children
• Support the delivery of engaging early learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework
• Work collaboratively with educators and room leaders to maintain a positive learning environment
• Contribute to the planning, documentation and implementation of the educational program
• Support strong communication and partnerships with families
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for children and families
• Provide leadership within the room when required, including acting as Responsible Person where appropriate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An ACECQA approved Diploma qualification (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management training
• ACECQA recognised Child Protection training
• A current NSW Working With Children Check
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework
• Demonstrated experience working with children aged 3–5 years in an early childhood setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, enthusiastic and reliable approach

The successful applicant will be expected to support and contribute to the Christian ethos of the School.

For further questions about this position, please contact Emily Barnicoat, HR Manager – Recruitment & Workforce, at **********@shore.nsw.edu.au.

At Shore, we encourage all staff to attend School Chapel services and actively support the School’s Christian ethos and co-curricular program.

Shore is committed to the safety, welfare, and well-being of children. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process before appointment.

At this stage, we will not be accepting applications from recruitment agencies.