Role: Trainee Educator
Location: Dapto
Centre: Goodstart Dapto
Employment Type: Full time | Fixed term 18 months
Pay: Up to $28.69 p/h + Super
Overview
Traineeship Program at Goodstart Early Learning
Are you interested in building an exciting career that has a positive impact on Australian children? Do you want to join a team that continuously invests in your professional development and supports you to enjoy life outside of work?
Your Impact
As a Trainee Educator at Goodstart, you will be dedicated to giving children the best possible start to their school journey. With the support of your Centre Leadership Team, Teachers, and Educators, you will be empowered to forge your career whilst working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a safe environment for children, families, and team members
- Complying with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements
- Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families
- Actively contributing to the education program in the room and the centre team
- Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement
- Contributing to a professional and positive work culture
To be eligible for a Traineeship you are not able to hold a previous Certificate or Diploma qualification completed outside of secondary school in the last 7 years. Applicants who have completed a school-based certificate other than in childcare will still be eligible.
Eligibility / Requirements
- The willingness and motivation to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
- A permanent right to work in Australia
- Solid communication skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- Flexible availability
- Interest in early years education
- NSW working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one)
- Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and Rubella and Whooping Cough (Pertussis) (or be willing to receive)
Why choose Goodstart?
- Fully funded qualification – Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification
- Better pay – above award pay rate - $23.80-$28.69 per hour (depending on age)
- Paid study time and professional development
- Wellbeing focus – two wellbeing days included in personal leave per year
- Additional leave – option to purchase extra leave for work life balance
- Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a discounted price
- Retail and childcare discounts – savings on insurance, travel and technology, and up to 50% discount off childcare gap fees
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
- Security and stability – as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
Have a question? Contact Candice from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email:
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email:
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a robust sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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