Work at The Willows
Welcome to The Willows, where we believe in growing together and giving children a great head start! At The Willows, we foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and joy for diversity. We see children as capable individuals with rights, and we prioritize their best interests in everything we do.
Our History
Established since 1997 The Willows employs over 30 educators and staff to care for and educate 104 children each day.
We are a family run service, with directors Trevor and Cathy Carroll having been in the organisation continuously since 1997. Our Assistant Director and Educational Leader Alex Halls joined The Willows in 2005. With our two longest serving educators Leanne and Trudy have both remained with us for over 15 years.
We firmly believe that our staff are our most valuable asset, and work closely with them to ensure a contented, progressive, supportive team. The ability to work well in a team is essential at The Willows. Educators must be prepared to continuously improve their knowledge and skills.
We have chosen the Early Years Learning Framework as our curriculum and are dedicated to learning through play. We are committed to ensuring children are linked to nature in every possible way.
Our Philosophy
The Willows Preschool is deeply committed to a child-centred approach, where the rights and best interests of each child are paramount. They foster an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, emphasizing strong relationships between children, families, educators, and the community. Play-based learning is central, encouraging exploration, risk-taking, and a lifelong love of learning. They prioritize connecting children with nature, treasuring childhood, and nurturing community-minded citizens.
Key elements include:
- Respect for the Child: Recognizing children as capable, creative, and worthy of respect.
- Inclusive Community: Celebrating diversity and ensuring equal opportunities.
- Relationship-Focused: Building strong connections between all stakeholders.
- Play as Learning: Emphasizing child-led play for development and wellbeing.
- Nature Connection: Fostering a love for the Earth and sustainability.
- Treasuring Childhood: Protecting and celebrating the joy of childhood.
- Community Engagement: Developing responsible and caring local and global citizens.
- Strong Family Partnerships: Families are respected, consulted partners.
- Educator Excellence: Educators are diverse, unified, passionate professionals and advocates.
- Holistic Curriculum: A focus on the whole child, with play-based, emergent learning.
- Environment as Teacher: Rich, thoughtfully planned, and natural environments.
Want to work with us?
The Willows is always on the lookout for passionate, motivated teachers, diplomas and certificate III’s to add their energy to our team. If you resonate with The Willow’s philosophy and approach, have tons of energy and are willing to go the extra mile, we would love to hear from you. We may not have an opening today, but you never know what will happen tomorrow.
Please email us at admin@willowspreschool.com.au attached the email to the attention of our Office Manager.
Please include a resume, which includes the following;
- A cover letter detailing:
- Why you are looking at a career in childcare. Describe what really excites you about working with children.
- If you have not yet studied, it would be beneficial for you to research ‘EYLF’ which is the curriculum we follow.
- Where would you like your career to be in 5 years?
- A current photograph
- Your date of birth
- Relevant qualifications (or plans to study)
- Relevant experience in childcare
- Hobbies and interests
- What type of work you are interested in, full-time, part-time, or causal.
