Early Childhood Trainee

Tyndale Christian School; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Certificate III study support

Job summary

Tyndale Christian School in Blacktown is inviting applications for a temporary full-time Certificate III Traineeship in our Early Learning Centre (2–5 years) for 2027–2028. No prior experience required; on‑the‑job training will be provided while completing your Certificate III in ECEC. A valid NSW Working With Children Check is essential.

Centre hours are 7 am–6 pm, five days a week, 48 weeks per year. You will join a supportive team and have opportunities to grow in children’s learning and

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Christian active in church.
• Willing to participate in on‑the‑job training while completing the Certificate III in ECEC.
• Valid NSW Working With Children Check required.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 2–5 in the Early Learning Centre under supervision.
• Engage in play-based learning and development activities.
• Collaborate with team and adhere to safety policies and creed.

Skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Christian faith

Education

Certificate III in ECEC

Job description

Tyndale is a Preschool to Year 12 co-educational school located in Blacktown, Sydney. At Tyndale we believe that God has given parents the responsibility for the nurture of their children according to the Word of the Lord. Tyndale is therefore committed to partnering with parents in the Christian education of their children by equipping students to be disciples of Jesus through Christ-centred Biblical education.

About the role

Applications are invited for a temporary full-time Certificate III Traineeship position within our Early Learning Centre (2-5 years) in 2027-2028. Applicants must be Christians of a Reformed/Evangelical persuasion, who are active in their own churches and whole-heartedly subscribe to the School's Educational Creed.

Our Early Learning Centre operates from 7 am to 6pm, five days per week, 48 weeks of the year and comes under the National Quality Framework applicable to Early Childhood Education and Care Services.

We are looking for people who have an ability to take direction and work as part of a team, have a genuine passion for working with children and have a desire and commitment to further their knowledge about children's learning and development. No prior experience is necessary as we will provide on-the-job training and support while completing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care via correspondence. A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.

Child Safety

Tyndale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. The successful applicant, therefore, will need to hold and maintain a valid NSW Working With Children Check in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW).

All children and young people who come to Tyndale have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have zero tolerance for abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students' best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The School regards its child safety responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to maintain a child safe culture and ensure compliance with all relevant child safe organisation and child protection laws and regulations.

Each member of the School community has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

The commencement of this role will be by Tuesday, 12thJanuary, 2027.

For further information, please phone our Head of Early Learning, Amanda Pentecost, on 02 8811 7***.

Applications close on Friday, 4thDecember, 2026.