Qualified Educator

Only About Children; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Childcare discount

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Grow Curriculum training

Wellbeing days

TELUS Health EAP

Rewards program

Job summary

Only About Children Eynesbury is seeking a warm, professional Qualified Educator to join our team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality early childhood education and care, building strong relationships with children and families in a community-centered campus.

You’ll contribute to planning, documentation and reflective practice while supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and routines in a safe, inclusive environment. Join a values-driven team dedicated to children's growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with children, families and colleagues.
• Collaborate with colleagues, Room Leaders and Educational Leaders.
• Observe, analyse and document children’s learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with EYLF and Grow Curriculum.
• Support children’s wellbeing, routines, agency and belonging through responsive practice.
• Observe and document children’s learning and development with increasing autonomy.
• Set up and adapt learning environments to promote curiosity, inclusion and engagement.
• Build respectful relationships with families and communicate about routines and learning.
• Collaborate with team to ensure consistency and quality.
• Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Observation & documentation

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

- OAC Eynesbury
We're looking for a warm, professional and committed

This is a chance to bring your Certificate III qualification into a campus where relationships matter, children are known as individuals and your everyday care supports meaningful learning.

About This Role

Early Childhood Educator - OAC Eynesbury We're looking for a warm, professional and committed Qualified Educator to join our team at Only About Children Eynesbury. This is a chance to bring your Certificate III qualification into a campus where relationships matter, children are known as individuals and your everyday care supports meaningful learning.

There's a spacious, community-centred feel to working at Eynesbury. Set on St Arnaud Road, opposite Eynesbury Recreation Reserve Playground and directly across from Eynesbury Primary School, the campus is purpose‑built with plenty of room for children to learn, grow and explore. With onsite parking and extended hours, it feels practical and connected.

Inside, Eynesbury feels warm, bright and child‑led. Children learn in custom‑designed environments filled with natural and recycled materials, supported by educators who help build confidence, creativity and belonging. Families often describe the team as welcoming, nurturing and communicative. It's a campus where children feel secure, curious and proud of what they are learning.

You're The Difference at OAC

At Only About Children, everything starts with one simple truth: You're The Difference. The way you care. The way you communicate. The way you support children's learning, routines and sense of belonging. As a Qualified Educator, your everyday practice helps children feel safe, confident and ready to explore. With us, your impact is visible in children's progress, family trust and the strength of the team around you.

About The Role

As a Qualified Educator, you'll deliver high‑quality education and care with increasing independence and professional judgement.

You'll support children's learning, wellbeing and routines, contribute to planning and documentation, and help create safe, inclusive environments where children feel confident, curious and connected.

What You'll Do

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with the EYLF and OAC Grow Curriculum.
• Support children's wellbeing, routines, agency and sense of belonging through responsive everyday practice.
• Observe, analyse and document children's learning, interests and development with increasing autonomy.
• Set up and adapt learning environments that promote curiosity, inclusion and engagement.
• Build respectful, trusting relationships with families and communicate confidently about children's routines and learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, Room Leaders and Educational Leaders to support consistency and quality.
• Contribute to reflective practice, QIP activities, compliance and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Demonstrated experience as an educator in an early childhood education and care setting.
• Sound understanding of EYLF, NQF and child development principles.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• Strong communication skills with children, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to child safety, wellbeing and children's rights.
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant state‑based child protection clearance.

What We Offer

• Above award pay and recognition, including worker retention payment, Thank You and Excellence Awards, loyalty milestone recognition and our Refer a Friend Program.
• Up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, plus paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options to buy a car.
• Professional development from day one, including Grow Curriculum training, First Aid and CPR, Nurture Inspire Program and expert‑led Soundbite sessions.
• Career growth and qualification support, including education assistance, paid study leave, career advice and opportunities to move across campuses.
• Wellbeing support, including two Wellbeing Days each year, additional annual leave purchase options and 24/7 TELUS Health EAP access.
• Everyday savings through OAC Rewards, with discounts across groceries, retail and more.
• Tools to support your wellbeing, including The Resilience Project, a digital wellbeing hub and Biosymm video triage.
• A values‑led organisation where your care and qualification make a meaningful difference.

Child safety and inclusion

At Only About Children, child safety is at the centre of everything we do. We maintain a zero‑tolerance approach to child abuse and harm, and we are committed to creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where every child has a voice, feels safe, and is valued and respected.

Everyone who joins our team shares responsibility for upholding child safe practices, meeting regulatory requirements and supporting children's wellbeing. Successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant working with children, background and compliance checks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and high‑quality early learning.