Diploma Qualified or Traineeship Diploma ( Completed Certificate III is a prerequisite)
Full-time Diploma-Qualified Early Childhood Educator
--OR-- Traineeship Full-time Diploma-Qualified Early Childhood Educator ( Completed Certificate III is a prerequisite)
Location
Wind In The Willows Childcare Centre
Kingsford NSW 2032 (light rail at our front door)
About Us
Wind In The Willows is a boutique, 28-place centre where children—and authentic engagement—come first. We maintain an over-ratio model, allowing our educators to focus on genuine connections rather than paperwork. Leadership is provided by Director/Owner Kirsty Bonett, who holds a Bachelor of Education and multiple diplomas in early childhood education.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver a play-based program that reflects each child’s interests and developmental needs
• Build genuine, one-on-one relationships with children and their families
• Observe and document milestones in a meaningful, streamlined way
• Collaborate daily with a close-knit team on activities, routines and excursions
• Maintain a safe, nurturing indoor and outdoor environment
We’re Looking For
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or equivalent) – essential
• Current Working With Children Check, asthma and anaphylaxis training, and first aid certificate
• Exceptional English proficiency, both spoken and written
• Passion for child-centred practice over box-ticking compliance
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• Australian work rights – please note we do not offer visa sponsorship
What We Offer
• A small-centre atmosphere where you’ll know every family by name
• Consistently over-ratio staffing so you can focus on quality interactions
• Supportive management with deep ECEC expertise (Bachelor of Education and multiple diplomas)
• Competitive salary plus penalty rates, allowances and tailored professional development
• Easy transport access—light rail stops at our front gate
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your early childhood philosophy to windinthewillowsccc@gmail.com.
Contact Director/Owner Kirsty Bonett on 0406 948 58 for more information.
Applications close Friday, 10 October 2025.
Join Wind In The Willows, where educators are valued and children truly come first.
About Wind In The Willows Childcare Centre
About Us – Wind In The Willows
Wind In The Willows is a boutique, 28-place childcare centre dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children’s well-being and authentic engagement are our top priorities. Our unique over-ratio staffing model enables educators to forge meaningful, genuine connections with each child, focusing on quality interactions rather than paperwork.
Led by Director and Owner Kirsty Bonett, who holds a Bachelor of Education and multiple diplomas in early childhood education, our team is passionate about creating a play-based program that reflects each child's interests and developmental needs. We believe in building strong, one-on-one relationships with children and their families, observing milestones in a meaningful and streamlined manner, and maintaining a safe and nurturing indoor and outdoor environment.
At Wind In The Willows, we are committed to a child-centred approach, emphasising quality relationships with children over unnecessary paperwork and fostering a supportive atmosphere that values collaboration, professionalism, and care.
