Leadership Team

Assistant Director / Educational Leader / Early Childhood Teacher – St Nicholas

St Nicholas Early Education is seeking passionate, dedicated, and experienced leaders to join our leadership team at our brand new Kotara South centre. The role includes shaping engaging learning experiences for children, supporting the professional growth of educators, and contributing to our culture of high quality in early education and care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in leading daily operations and ensuring exceptional outcomes for children and families.
• Mentor educators, manage compliance and administration, and step into leadership of the service when required.
• Inspire and guide the team of educators to deliver best‑practice programs and pedagogy.
• Collaborate to develop innovative, reflective, and inclusive learning environments for all children.
• Deliver high‑quality educational programmes that nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence, working with the Educational Leader to design engaging, play‑based learning experiences.

Qualifications

Benefits

How to Apply

Applications will only be considered if submitted through our careers page on the website, mnpeople, , Seek, or LinkedIn. We will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates as applications are received.

Contact

T : 02 4979 1368

EEO & Safeguarding

The Diocese of Maitland‑Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing abuse or neglect. We implement the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and take a zero‑tolerance approach to abuse. 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, including the 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 also 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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