School Based Trainee Educator

At G8 Education our team members across our 430+ locations within Australia are making a difference in the lives of children and their families. With a passion for delivering quality early childhood education and care, we focus on compassion, dedication, integrity, and innovation to help us achieve our potential. We believe in giving the next generation of educators the best possible start to their career, through our Study Pathways Program.

We are seeking passionate and committed individuals in Year 10 and 11 to join our rewarding school based traineeship program in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Graduates from our program don’t just complete their qualification, they emerge with all the knowledge and experience needed to commence a meaningful career as an early childhood professional.

What we can offer you:

• Permanent, part time employment, paid as a Trainee Educator. This means you accrue leave!


• Fee Free Training – G8 Education will cover all enrolment and training fees


• Study through a sector leading training organisation, providing high quality training and access to a dedicated Trainer


• Support and supervision to learn and grow by our experienced centre Educators and Leaders


• Access to free and confidential mentoring services through MEGT or Sarina Russo

As a Trainee Educator, you will work as part of a team to provide quality education and care while observing the policies, procedures, values and philosophies of G8 centres. You will support children in their development and physical care whilst learning about practice through nurturing relationships and positive interactions. As a valued member of the team, you will support educators to observe and document children’s learning and development and assist in the day-to-day operation of the room. It’s the drive and commitment to learn, grow and ultimately build a career nurturing a love of learning for children in their early years that matters.

What we need from you:

• The willingness to create the foundations for learning for life, making an impact and inspiring children who are our future generations


• The motivation and commitment to study towards and complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care by the end of Year 12.


• The ability to gain a Working with Children Check if required (VIC and NSW under 18 years old, not required)


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Friendly, resilient and energetic

Team member benefits we will provide you with:

• First Aid & CPR paid for annually


• Future opportunities to grow your career through our Study Pathways Diploma and Bachelor Scholarship programs to become a Leader or Teacher!


• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre, and a 25% discount for your family members


• Access to team member benefits and discounts including hotels, health insurance, gym memberships, and theme park admissions


• Counselling for team members and their families through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you are ready to kickstart your early learning career and want to join a supportive and rewarding working environment, please submit your application via ‘Apply Now’.

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety & wellbeing. As an organisation, we have a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and well-being of children will always be our priority and we have an expectation that all of our team members embrace this shared commitment.

G8 Education is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all who attend the premises that it operates and requires all employees to have received both COVID-19 vaccinations (or an approved medical exemption) in line with the state-based government vaccination.