SDN Paddington -Senior Educator-Full Time

SDN Paddington is looking for a strong Diploma-qualified Senior Educator to join our team on a permanent full-time basis, working 38 hours per week across five days. Initially, this role will be a floating position supporting all rooms, providing programming support, lunch cover and assistance across the service as required with the potential to transition into a permanent room with fixed shifts.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior educator (Diploma qualified) who enjoys variety, building relationships across the centre and supporting educators to deliver high-quality early learning outcomes. Working alongside a fun and collaborative team, you will contribute to creating safe, inclusive and engaging environments where children and families feel valued and supported

This role offers both variety and stability for the right educator.

About The Role

This will include:

• Support educators across all age groups by providing programming support, lunch cover and assistance with daily operations
• Potential to transition into a permanent room with fixed shifts
• Deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with the EYLF and NQS
• Drive observation, documentation, and reflective practices to enhance children’s learning outcomes
• Develop meaningful relationships with children and families across the centre
• Create safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate environments that support all areas of child development
• Support daily operations, routines, and wellbeing practices, including guiding children’s care and development needs
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and child safety standards
• Contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
  

About You

You will have experience and skills in the following:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Child protection training and commitment to child safety
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• Sound understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene and nutritional needs
• Strong verbal and written communication, relationship-building and teamwork skills with a commitment to child safety

What is on offer

• Above award pay and conditions (plus WRP) + location allowance
• Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
• Rostered day off per month (full-time staff)
• Generous leave entitlements, including 12 days personal / carer’s leave
• Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Other benefits can be seen here: Why work for SDN?

What is it like to work with us?

When you join SDN Paddington you become part of a centre that has been serving the Paddington community for 100 years in a beautiful heritage listed cottage that preserves the history of SDN and the Paddington community. 

The team at SDN Paddington value kindness, mutual respect, treat each other like family and you will always hear laughter when working in our centre.  We have a dedicated educational leader who supports the team in their everyday work with children and families.  

The centre is located near Five Ways in the heart of Paddington with lots of vibrant cafes and restaurants.  Less than a 5-minute walk to the bus stop with regular buses running to the city.  

If you are passionate about working together to create better outcomes for children, young people, and families, we would love to hear from you! 

About SDN

SDN Children’s Services is a respected not-for-profit organisation that has been providing quality services for children and families for 120 years.

Our purpose is to promote and enhance children’s wellbeing, learning and development in inclusive environments; and our vision is for an equitable world where all children thrive. We pride ourselves on creating a unique village where all children, families and staff belong.

You can find out more about us on the SDN website.

SDN Children’s Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT).

SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.