Want to work in a friendly, not-for-profit locally owned Preschool and Long Day Care Centre in Tamworth?

St Mark's Preschool and Long Day Care Centre Tamworth.

We are searching for dedicated and enthusiastic Educators to join our supportive, friendly, and committed team. At St Mark's we promote respect, collaboration, and inclusivity in everything we do. Staff embrace the values of kindness, generosity, and positive relationships. We are strongly committed to providing quality care and education for every child from a Christian Worldview. We are a ministry of St Stephen's Presbyterian Church in West Tamworth. We are looking for educators who can work under this framework and contribute in a positive and engaging way to the community here at St Mark's.

We are looking for Diploma Qualified and Early Childhood Teachers for Permanent Part-Time, Full-Time, and casual positions, flexible and negotiable hours.

Benefits of working at St Mark's include:

50% Fee reduction for staff: Not-for-profit centre with a focus on building and resourcing a quality and exceptional educational program and environment for all children; Closed for 2 weeks over the Christmas period; The largest and best playground in Tamworth (our opinion)! Includes a meandering creek and a variety of play spaces and opportunities for creating exciting and beneficial risky play experiences; Well-resourced classrooms and a focus on regular community involvement, incursion and excursion opportunities.

St Mark's has been established for 50 years and has a reputation for ensuring children have the necessary skills, confidence, and development to ensure successful transition into formal schooling. We are well-known for providing welcoming, nurturing and individualised care and education for generations of children.

If you are interested in joining our amazing team, please send your resume and cover letter to info@stmarksps.com.au




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