ELC - Prep and Preschool Room Leaders

Early Childhood Educator - Prep and Preschool Room Leaders - ECT or Diploma Trained

Full-time starting 2027

The College is seeking applications for a Permanent full-time Early Childhood Educators to join our team of committed professionals. 

About Norwest:

Location: Riverstone NSW

Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives; loving God, pursuing purpose, and building capacity, our community is focused upon facilitating great learning, the service of others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment. 

For more information, please visit www.norwest.nsw.edu.au

Hear from our staff what it's like to work at Norwest click here

About you:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship, as well as the following skills and experience: 

In this role you will be responsible for collaborating with a permanent Room educator, guiding floats and casuals who cover in the room, and contributing to the planning cycle for the children in that room. 

You will have:

• a strong understanding of and commitment to Christian education and the Christian development of children;


• a strong rapport with, empathy with, and understanding of young children;


• a comprehensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework;


• a willingness to support and help develop College culture and build the College community;


• outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;


• a collaborative approach and the capacity to be an active team member;


• a comprehensive understanding of the needs and differences of children; and


• the capacity to develop programmes that differentiate learning opportunities for children.

Link to Role Description HERE

Qualifications and experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in the early childhood industry.


• ECT (desirable but not essential) or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.


• CHCPRT025 – Child Protection qualification, or equivalent and National Child Safe Training


• First Aid / CPR qualification. 

We offer:

• A supportive work environment that values the well-being of its staff.


• Work within a faith-based environment and contribute to the spiritual growth of students.


• Competitive remuneration & benefits, including flexibility for salary sacrifice.


• Free Annual Flu Shots, First Aid, and CPR training


• Onsite parking


• 1 week of additional leave each year (non-accruable)


• Centre closure of 4 weeks over Christmas/New Year with additional pupil-free days throughout the year

Guidelines for Application:

Candidates shortlisted for an interview will be expected to provide a Working With Children Check clearance number or a clearance letter and must be able to live and work in NSW.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants. 

Applications close on Monday,  2 November 2026. Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the application closing date.