Relief Educators

Become part of Sparrow Early Learning Waterford Rise- where you’re more than an educator, you’re a magical spark lighting up little minds and bright futures!

As a Relief Educator you will be on call to support our team of permanent Educators. You will develop and maintain meaningful relationships with our children, families and the team across varies studio and locations. Our Educators support and guide children’s learning through creating and maintaining fun, safe, engaging, and inviting learning environments.

Our values – Inspire, Nurture, Grow – guide everything we do:
Inspire a love of learning through creativity and curiosity
Nurture every child’s wellbeing and potential through connection and care
Grow confident learners and strong, supportive teams

What you’ll need:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Strong knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Play-based Child-led pedagogy
• Current Working with Children Check
• Mandatory National Child Safety Training
• Monday to Friday / Open to Close availability
• Excellent communication & leadership skills
• Experience with Storypark is a bonus
• First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

The Sparrow Benefits

• Enjoy competitive wages plus the ECEC Worker Retention Payment
• Extra allowances for extra responsibilities!
• Priority childcare access & up to 95% discount!
• Awesome leave perks — including Birthday Leave!
• Access compassionate, confidential support anytime with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid traineeships: Learn while you earn!
• Generous rewards for employee referrals!
• Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards!
• Safe Sleep & Child Protection training on us!
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities!
• Access to online learning & professional development!
  ***T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits

When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued. If you’re passionate about making a difference in early education, we’d love to hear from you!

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.

“Our organisation is deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of young children. We prioritise creating secure environments where children can be inspired and nurtured to grow. Through continuous training, clear policy frameworks, and a proactive approach to risk management, we work to prevent harm and address any concerns promptly. Our goal is to provide safe, supportive, and inclusive environments where every child feels valued and protected”