Exciting opportunities to join our Service at Una Paddington as an ECT or Lead Educator!About UnaAt Una, our mission is guided by five key principles that shape everything we do:Nature Grows Us – We believe that children thrive in natural environments, fostering a deep connection to the world around them.Let Them Lead – We encourage children to take the lead in their own learning, supporting curiosity and independence.Care for Your Forever Home – We instill in children the importance of caring for the planet, treating it as our forever home through sustainable practices.Diversity Enriches All – We embrace the richness that diversity brings, fostering an inclusive environment for all.A Little Wild Does a Lot of Good – We celebrate the joy of being wild at heart, knowing that outdoor exploration builds resilience and confidence.With these principles at the heart of our philosophy, we provide children with enriching, nature-based experiences that foster a lifelong love of learning. Our focus on natural play in a beautiful bush setting encourages children to explore, learn, and grow.Our RolesECT - Our ECT's Lead the way in Pedagogy, you will be in our 4 / 5yr age grouping, hold a Bachelor of Education and have qualified Diploma educators supporting you within the classroom environment. You will be able to engage in quality professional development and work as a part of the UNA Kindy team engaging other services / ECT's to share the way to high level teaching practices. 5 hrs. weekly and additional end of term of the floor planning time.Lead Educator - As a Lead Educator in a childcare setting, you will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and educational environment for children. You will be responsible for guiding and supervising children's activities and daily routines whilst supporting their social and emotional development, and guiding children's behavior ensuring their overall well-being.What You NeedDiploma in Children's Services or Bachelor of Education.Achieved Cert III or working towards Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.Proven experience as a Lead Educator - minimum 1 year experience.A nurturing, professional attitude.Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to complete during induction).Blue Card (Paid).Safe Sleeping, Child Protection, and Food Safety certifications (or willingness to complete during induction).Candidate ProfileWe are looking for a passionate educator to work within our team to create warm, inclusive environments for children. You are passionate about fostering both play-based learning and intentional teaching moments. You will build strong, collaborative relationships with families, the community, and your fellow educators.Benefits and PerksWork for a company that has already implemented the additional 10% Workers Retention payments on top of already paid above award wages!Competitive salaries (above award) with paid overtime for meetings and PD.Staff childcare discounts of 50%.Career progression opportunities in a growing organization.Generous off-the-floor planning time for ECT / Lead Educators - Above Award.Professional development, including networking events and annual conferences.First Aid and CPR refreshers, and additional job training (Child Protection, Fire Training, Safe Sleeping, Food Safety).Be part of the innovative KG Learning pedagogy.About Our CentreUna Paddington - TF CC Sippy PTY LTD is an Exceeding Service, it has 9 classrooms including 2 Kindergarten rooms, providing care for 125 children. With excellent facilities, natural outdoor environments, and fresh meals prepared daily by our in-house chef, we create enriching environments for both children and educators.Our approach aligns with our guiding principles, ensuring that children experience nature, lead their own learning journey, and embrace diversity in a caring and wild-at-heart environment.How to ApplyIf you’re passionate about early childhood education and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter (outlining your suitability), and a current reference to.Visit us at to learn more about our centers.Don’t miss this exciting opportunity—apply today!
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