Diploma Educator | Papilio Early Learning Sherwood 🍃Join a Centre Where You’ll Feel Supported, Valued and Inspired Every Day

Are you a passionate Diploma Qualified Educator looking for more than just a job?

At Papilio Early Learning Sherwood, we're building something special. With a supportive leadership team, positive centre culture, and a genuine focus on educator wellbeing, this is an opportunity to join a team where your contribution is recognised, your growth is encouraged, and your passion for early childhood education can truly shine.

If you love creating meaningful learning experiences, building strong relationships, and being part of a collaborative team that celebrates success together, we'd love to meet you.

🌟 Why You'll Love Working at Papilio Sherwood

At Papilio Sherwood, our educators are at the heart of everything we do.

You'll join a welcoming and supportive team that is passionate about providing exceptional outcomes for children while creating a workplace where everyone feels connected, respected and empowered to grow.

What Makes Us Different?

✅ Supportive Management Team

• Leaders who genuinely value and support their educators
• Open communication, ongoing coaching and recognition of your achievements
• A collaborative approach where your ideas and contributions matter

✅ Positive Team Culture

• Join a friendly, welcoming team that enjoys working together
• Strong relationships built on trust, respect and teamwork
• An environment where educators are encouraged to grow professionally and personally

✅ Purposeful Work Every Day

• Create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Make a genuine difference during the most important years of a child's development

🚀 Grow Your Career with Affinity Education

When you join Affinity Education, you're joining one of Australia's leading early education providers committed to helping educators build rewarding careers.

Our Team Members Enjoy:

💜 50% childcare discount from your first day

📚 Access to fully funded Certificate III and Diploma qualifications through the Affinity Learning Academy

🎓 Scholarships for Bachelor of Early Childhood Education programs

📈 Career progression opportunities across our national network

🏆 50% of all promotions filled internally

👩‍🏫 Ongoing professional development and leadership training

🌿 Pathways into Lead Educator, Educational Leader and Centre Management roles

🏋️ 30% discount on a 12-month Goodlife Health Clubs or Fitness First membership

🛍️ Exclusive discounts and wellbeing support through TELUS Health, Bupa 

👶 About the Role

As a Diploma Educator, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment where children can learn, explore and thrive.

You will:

• Support children's learning and development through play-based experiences
• Build positive relationships with children, families and team members
• Contribute to educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework
• Assist with observations, documentation and planning cycles
• Collaborate with your fellow educators to achieve high-quality outcomes
• Help create a warm and inclusive environment where every child feels valued

✅ About You

You are enthusiastic, caring and committed to providing high-quality early education.

To be successful, you'll have:

✔ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

✔ Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain

✔ Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates (or willingness to obtain)

✔ Sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

✔ Excellent communication and teamwork skills

✔ A genuine passion for helping children learn, grow and succeed

🌱 Our Curriculum

You'll be supported to deliver Affinity's exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early childhood education.

Built on proven educational practices including:

• Circle of Security
• Abecedarian Approach
• Project-Based Learning

Our curriculum empowers educators to create rich learning experiences that inspire children to become confident lifelong learners.

🛡️ Our Commitment to Child Safety

At Affinity Education, child safety is our highest priority.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and empowering environment for every child. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and actively promote the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children, families and team members.

💜 Ready to Love. Learn. Grow?

If you're looking for a centre with a supportive leadership team, positive workplace culture, career development opportunities and a genuine passion for quality early education, Papilio Early Learning Sherwood could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply today and discover why so many educators choose to build their future with Affinity Education.