Introduction About Seymour : 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. Description About the Role As an Early Years Co-Educator, you will play a vital role in fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children. Working collaboratively with teachers and lead educators, you will support play-based learning experiences, facilitate small group activities, and contribute to children’s wellbeing. We are seeking both casual and permanent employees who will have a proactive, hands-on approach to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating space for early childhood education. The key responsibilities are to: Work closely with teachers and educators to deliver enriching student learning experiences. Provide a safe and caring environment, ensuring children’s wellbeing and development. Facilitate small group activities, that connect to both individual and group planning cycles. Support daily routines, including meal times and hygiene practices, with sensitivity and respect. Assist in documenting student learning through observations, analysis of planned learning experiences and reflections. Develop and maintain well-organised and engaging learning spaces, both indoors and outdoors. Model and encourage positive social interactions, responsibility, and collaboration with children, families and colleagues. Uphold child protection policies and ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements. Administer first aid as needed and contribute to overall student wellbeing. Skills And Experiences About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent). A deep understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. Demonstrated experience in engaging positively with young children and their families. Strong skills in fostering children’s social and emotional development. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively. A proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused approach to challenges. A commitment to child safety and wellbeing. Seymour College maintains an active Register which is regularly reviewed when the College has opportunities. Additionally, every few months, the College will contact you to ensure your continued availability. Please click here to view the Position Description. Please provide the following addressed to Ms Vanessa Browning, Principal: Covering letter Resume Details of 3 referees 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.
