Diploma Qualified Casual Educators Wanted | Papilio Early Learning Sherwood 🌟Flexibility, Supportive Teams & Rewarding Work - Choose When You Work!

Are you a passionate Diploma Qualified Educator looking for flexible work with a centre you'll love being part of?

Join the casual educator team at Papilio Early Learning Sherwood, where you'll be supported by an experienced leadership team, surrounded by a positive and welcoming culture, and have the flexibility to create a work schedule that suits your lifestyle.

Whether you're looking for a few days each week, regular casual work, or a pathway back into the sector, we'd love to hear from you.

💜 Why Choose Papilio Sherwood?

At Papilio Sherwood, we pride ourselves on creating a workplace where educators feel valued, supported and connected. You'll be joining a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children while fostering a positive and inclusive environment for our team members.

Here's What You'll Love:

✅ Choose When You Work

• Flexible casual employment that fits around your lifestyle
• Select the shifts, days and hours that work best for you

✅ Easy Shift Management

• Accept and manage shifts instantly through our mobile app
• Update your availability anytime, anywhere

✅ No Weekend Work

• Work Monday to Friday during centre operating hours
• Balanced hours between 6:30am and 6:30pm

✅ Excellent Casual Rates

• Competitive rates from 

✅ Join a Supportive Team

• Work alongside experienced educators and supportive leaders
• Positive centre culture where teamwork and wellbeing are prioritised

✅ Career Development Opportunities

• Potential pathway to permanent employment
• Access to Affinity Learning Academy professional development programs
• Study opportunities from Diploma through to Leadership and Management programs
• Ongoing coaching and pedagogy support from Dr Lesley Jones and the Education Advisor Team

✅ Wellbeing & Rewards

• Access to wellbeing support through Lifeworks
• Exclusive discounts with over 100 leading retailers nationwide
• Employee benefits through Affinity's national partner network

👶 About the Role

As a Casual Diploma Educator, you'll play an important role in creating safe, engaging and meaningful learning experiences for children.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting educators across various age groups and learning environments
• Building positive relationships with children, families and team members
• Assisting with daily centre routines and operations
• Supporting children's learning, development and educational programs
• Contributing to observations, documentation and learning outcomes
• Bringing a positive, flexible and team-focused approach to every shift

✅ What You'll Bring

To be successful in this role, 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

✔ Previous experience working within a long day care setting

✔ Flexibility to work across varying shifts when required

✔ A genuine passion for early childhood education

✔ Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork

🛡️ Our Commitment to Child Safety

At Affinity Education, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. Child safety is everyone's responsibility, and we are committed to creating a culture of safeguarding with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

🌈 Ready to Join the Papilio Sherwood Family?

If you're looking for flexibility, supportive leadership, a fantastic team culture and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the passionate team at Papilio Early Learning Sherwood.