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Educational Leader - St Nicholas MaitlandPosted : 11 / 12 / 2024
Closing Date : 12 / 01 / 2025
Job Type : Permanent - Full Time
Job Category : Education, Childcare & Training St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including :
Benefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits programRemuneration: Above Award rate of pay + paid overtimeAllowance: Additional daily Educational Leader's AllowanceFlexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibilityGrowth: Paid Industry-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathwaysFacilities: State of the Art, purpose-built centres powered by 100% green energyAdditional Benefits: Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees, and $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)The role of Educational Leader will require you to lead the development and implementation of the Educational Program and Practice in the St Nicholas Service.
You will have access to leadership and support on emerging trends impacting the sector through our specialised Pedagogy and Quality Assurance teams.
Your day-to-day work will involve motivating, supporting and mentoring educators through engagement in professional conversations and critical reflection, hands-on learning, and professional development opportunities.
You will empower and support others to build capacity for continuous improvement and work with educators to develop engaging and inspiring learning environments that are inclusive of all children.
This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis, located at our Maitland Service.
Desired Skills and ExperienceEXPERIENCE / CRITERIA Excellent verbal and written communication skillsWilling to be proactive in implementing curriculumDemonstrated leadership skills within Children ServicesDedicated to developing the future of childrenDemonstrated understanding of:National Quality Framework (NQF)Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)Child Protection and Mandatory ReportingWorkplace Health and Safety issuesQUALIFICATIONS Recognised Early Childhood Teaching Degree as identified by Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority or an approved Diploma level qualification for the purposes of the education and care services, national law and regulationsCurrent First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management trainingWorking with Children Check verification numberIf you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education, we would love to hear from you!
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Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.
Additional InformationThe Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.
It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement.
Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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