Casual Childcare Worker

  • Canberra
  • Canberra Grammar School

CGS Care | Primary School

  • Seeking Casual Childcare Educators Level 1 -3
  • Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
  • Multiple positions available

About the Role

We are seeking casual Educators who are interested in creating a safe, caring, quality environment for children at our CGS Care Programme. CGS Care is an out-of-school hours care programme at Canberra Grammar School that provides a combination of indoor and outdoor activities each day and are guided by children’s interests and abilities. In this role you will provide a warm and stimulating environment for young children attending CGS Care and implement National Quality Framework practices to a high standard while contributing to the development of programs under the supervision of the Director of CGS Care.

About You

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

  • A Certificate III in Education and or actively working towards a Certificate III Education
  • Well-developed skills for working both as part of a team and under supervision and direction
  • An interest and commitment to working with young children
  • Administrative and organisational skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Sound understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
  • Sound understanding of My Time Our Place Framework
  • Sound understanding of the National Quality Standards and regulations

About the School

Canberra Grammar School is a leading co-educational independent Anglican School founded in 1929. The School’s main campus is set on 20 hectares at the foot of Red Hill, just south of Lake Burley Griffin, close to Parliament House and the lively social precincts of Manuka and Kingston.

CGS is committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive community environment. The School is a vibrant and rewarding workplace with a strong commitment to professional learning and to nurturing excellent conditions in a superb campus environment. The School employs staff who are passionate and energetic in their profession and place student learning and wellbeing at the forefront of all they do.

Benefits of Working at CGS

CGS is an employer who promotes staff excellence and offers a range of additional benefits, including:

  • A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 12% (for permanent staff)
  • Attractive salary packaging arrangements
  • Free barista made coffee daily
  • Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
  • Annual influenza vaccinations
  • Employee assistance programs
  • School fee concessions upon completion of probation period
  • Staff awards programs and generous professional development funding.

How to Apply

  • Please click ‘Apply’ button and submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria on the Position Description)

  • Resume/CV