Puggles School of Early Learning Tamworth is ready to welcome you! We are seeking dedicated Early Childhood Teachers, Diploma and/or Certificate III Qualified Educators to join our amazing team!

We are committed to providing high quality education and care for children 6 weeks to school age and an amazing working environment for all our staff.

Our centres are privately owned and operated by a local family who believe in the value and potential of early education for all children.

We offer a friendly and welcoming environment to all new team members, with regular professional development events and networking with other dedicated and passionate educators from within our region and in Sydney.

Our centres lay the foundations for lifelong learning skills which are needed to succeed in all areas of life, including school.

Our families tell us they love our approach to early education, focusing on building trusting relationships with the children, ensuring they feel safe and confident to grow and learn to their full potential.

This is your opportunity to join us in our mission to realise potential – in little people and in our people – especially our teachers!

You will:

1. Grow and instil a lifelong love of learning in children through a curriculum combining play-based and intentional teaching utilising the Early Years Learning Framework.
2. Gain support and training in guiding children’s behaviours.
3. Create child-led programs which respect the individuality of every child.
4. Support the educational team and centre management to meet and exceed the National Quality Standards.
5. Build strong relationships and partnerships with children and families.

You will have:

1. An Early Childhood Teaching Degree or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification or be actively working towards.
2. Or a Diploma / Certificate III Qualification or actively working towards.
3. Must be 18 years of age
4. A current Working with Children’s Check.

Puggles Advantages:

1. Great working conditions and environment – work/life balance.
2. Relocation / travel expenses covered for the right candidate.
3. Support to maintain teachers’ registration.
4. Staff childcare discount - 50% off gap childcare fees.
5. Above award wages - salary negotiable.
6. Career progression opportunities.
7. Amazing grounds with a focus on agriculture and nature.
8. Training and professional development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
9. Free first aid, asthma, anaphylaxis, and child protection training.
10. Well-resourced centre, natural equipment, and furniture, with regular budgets for resources and art and craft.
11. Privately owned centre - the owners understand the importance for all children to have access to early education and care.
12. Dedicated Support Office including Operations and Quality team to help your centre meet business, compliance, and education goals.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo and pass a Working with Children Check.

If you are passionate about providing quality education and care to children and want to be part of this exceptional centre, we would love to hear from you!

For more information please contact our Centre Manager Kate - email [email protected] or call (02) 6761 0100.