Full-Time, Part-Time or Flexible Arrangement Available

Natural Elements Early Learning Centre | Pottsville

Salary: Competitive above-award rates dependent on qualifications and experience, plus applicable government-funded wage supplements.

We are not simply looking for someone to fill a position.

We are looking for the right human to join our community.

At Natural Elements, we believe childhood should feel slow, connected, joyful and meaningful. We believe in muddy feet, real relationships, long conversations, community connection, emotional safety and creating the kind of environments where both children and adults can thrive.

Nestled in our beautiful beachside community of Pottsville, our service is filled with warmth, nature, creativity and heart, and we are seeking an incredible Early Childhood Teacher to help lead and shape this vision alongside us.

We are open to speaking with:
• Qualified Early Childhood Teachers
• Educators who are 50% or more through their Bachelor qualification
• Experienced leaders seeking their next opportunity
• Part-time and full-time applicants

This role is for someone who:

• Leads with both heart and professionalism

• Sees children as capable, intelligent and worthy of deep respect

• Values genuine relationships with children, families and their team

• Wants to inspire, mentor and uplift those around them

• Understands that leadership is not about control, but influence, consistency and connection

• Wants to be part of a team striving for quality, growth and meaningful practice

• Believes early childhood is more than a job, it is important and valuable work

We would love to welcome an ECT who brings calm, intention and strong leadership into our service. Someone who can hold high standards while also nurturing people. Someone who sees the magic in childhood and wants to help create beautiful everyday moments for children and families.

At Natural Elements, you will be supported by a leadership team that deeply values its people. We know that when educators feel seen, supported and inspired, children thrive too.

What we offer:

• Supportive and approachable leadership team

• Professional development and ongoing growth opportunities

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Termly budgets to support creativity, environments and ideas

• Additional 2 weeks annual leave per year for qualified ECTs (pro rata)

• Opportunity to choose your preferred age group (including Nursery, Toddlers or Preschool) depending on experience and team fit

• A beautiful natural environment close to the beach

• Discounted fees for own children attending

• A service that genuinely values relationships, wellbeing and quality practice

• Opportunities to contribute ideas, lead projects and make meaningful impact

At Natural Elements, child safety is paramount.

We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation where children's safety, wellbeing and rights are at the centre of every decision we make. We seek educators who actively create environments where children feel safe, secure, respected, heard and valued.

Successful applicants will hold or be willing to obtain:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved equivalent), or be actively studying towards a Bachelor qualification

• Current Working With Children Check

• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

• Child Protection/Child Safety training, including Geccko training (or willingness to complete)

If you are searching for a place where you can truly belong, grow, lead and make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Come and complete our team 💛