WHY JOIN US?

WHY JOIN EXPLORE & DEVELOP?


As a selected member of Explore & Develop, your commitment and dedication to your career is valued and appreciated. We recognise the professionalism of our teams results in high quality environments that offer children the best start in life.

We offer a professional and supportive workplace environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Collectively, Explore & Develop services employ over 700 professionals in leadership and Educator roles with qualifications ranging from Early Childhood Teacher, Diploma and Certificate III.

All of our services are owned and operated by qualified Early Childhood professionals who are dedicated to supporting the growth and development of their teams and highly value their hands-on role, on-site within the service they have founded.

CHOOSING A CAREER IN THE SECTOR

Contact us via our Current Opportunities or register your interest.

WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE:


  • Professional supportive workplace environments with opportunities for development and career advancement.
  • Guidance and support from our Owner/Operators, Nominated Supervisors, Educational Leaders and Operations Managers who have extensive experience in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.
  • Leadership and management programs that assist participants to manage and deliver high-quality Early Childhood Education and Care services.
  • A leadership program in partnership with Semann & Slattery that identifies emerging leaders, supporting those with the potential to continue to grow and thrive to step up and succeed well into the future.
  • Regular face-to-face and virtual Nominated Supervisor or Educational Leader meetings where they can connect, network, extend their thinking, develop knowledge and skills, collaborate and support each other.
  • An Annual Educator Conference where Educators come together to collaborate, learn and participate in personal and professional development workshops provided by the sector’s experts
  • Fully supported and funded traineeships, partnering with key registered training organisations. Each trainee is mentored and assessed in their service by a qualified Explore & Develop Operations Manager.
  • Exceptional ratios that are upheld by qualified Early Childhood professionals.
  • Curriculum development cover and support on-site.
  • A well-being program that provides external mental health support and counselling.

The Benefits of Joining Explore & Develop

Supportive Workplace

At Explore & Develop, we ensure you feel supported in your career. We believe in positive reinforcement and always encouraging your greatest strengths.

Leader in innovation

Our leading edge progressive environments for Educators and children are second to none.

Professional Development

Our commitment to ongoing professional development through our Explore & Develop learning and development programs.

Staff Events

Our annual Educator conference, annual Excellence Awards and integrated service tours are highly beneficial for development, growth and collaboration.

Shared Knowledge

Our diverse talent pool of industry leaders will guide you to reach your full potential.

Experience

We take pride in our hand-picked team of qualified Operations Managers. They all possess extensive experience in the Early Childhood sector.

Career Advancement

We offer development and career advancement opportunities to our dedicated employees.

EXPLORE & DEVELOP’S PEDAGOGY IN PRACTICE

Explore & Develop’s Early Childhood Education & Care services share their educational programs, learning environments, and a range of exciting and innovative approaches in the ‘Pedagogy in Practice’ booklet. Download a PDF version of the booklet.

 

REVIEW OUR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES