Seymour College is a leading independent girls’ school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. Our vision is to foster young women of strength, optimism and justice. Our aim is to inspire within each student a passion for life-long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence.
Job Description
About the role:
As an Early Years Co-Educator, you will play an important role in creating a warm, engaging, and supportive learning environment for young children. Working alongside teachers and lead educators, you will contribute to play-based learning experiences, support small group activities, and promote children’s wellbeing and development.
We are seeking casual educators who bring a proactive, hands-on approach to fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating early learning environment. Key responsibilities include:
Supporting teachers and educators to deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences
Maintaining a safe, caring environment that promotes children’s wellbeing and development
Facilitating small group experiences aligned with individual and group learning plans
Assisting with daily routines, including mealtimes and hygiene practices, with care and respect
Contributing to the documentation of children’s learning through observations and reflections
Creating and maintaining organised, inviting learning environments both indoors and outdoors
Encouraging positive relationships, collaboration, and social development among children, families, and colleagues
Upholding child protection practices and ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements
Providing first aid when required and supporting overall student wellbeing
Desired Skills and Experience
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
A Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent), or be working towards this qualification
Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Experience engaging positively with young children and their families
The ability to support children’s social and emotional development
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach
A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing
Seymour College maintains an active casual register, which is regularly reviewed as opportunities arise. We will also check in periodically to confirm your ongoing availability.
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Please provide the following addressed to Mrs Vanessa Browning, Principal:
Covering letter
Resume
Contact details of at least three references
Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website. Seymour College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.
