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.

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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.

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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.

I joined the Explore & Develop team in 2009 and it has been one of my greatest career choices to date. The company is such an inspiring team to work for and with, with amazing opportunities and room to grow.

Being able to connect and network with other like minded Educators allows you to continuously reflect on your practices. Professional development training opportunities both internal and external keep you up to date with current research.

I feel proud to be a part of this innovative team and if you are thinking of taking the next step in your career I would highly recommend becoming a part of the Explore & Develop family

Andrea Coffin

I’ve been a member of the Explore & Develop team from the day we opened, over seven years ago. In that time I’ve experienced an immense amount of growth, both personally and professionally, which has been translated in my career. I’ve worked within and progressed through a number of roles including: Educator, Room Leader, Educational Leader and currently as Nominated Supervisor.

While working towards becoming the Nominated Supervisor of our service is something I have strived for, I feel that this is testament to the guidance, support, leadership and mentoring I’ve received from my colleagues over the years, which I am extremely appreciative and grateful for. They have been able to teach me all there is to know about Early Childhood Education and leadership, and have constantly proven their support by backing me wholeheartedly throughout the process by steering me in the right direction.

Kahra
Nominated Supervisor, Explore & Develop Leichhardt

My name is Rachael and I’m lucky enough to work for Explore & Develop Penrith. I am an Early Childhood teacher and I am passionate about providing quality care and education to children.

I have worked within the Early Childhood sector for over 15 years and during that time I have spent time in many different Early learning environments.

Upon commencing employment with Explore & Develop in 2008 I knew that I had found a service that had the same passion for learning as what I was hoping and expecting of a high quality service.

Explore & Develop are progressive in their knowledge, learning and environments which is really important in an ever changing sector. They embrace change, however also understand that sometimes when something works it doesn’t need changing.

Explore and Develop is a professional environment which allows for Educators to be continuous in their learning. Professional development and learning is offered constantly and educators are encouraged to incorporate their new knowledge in our environment.

Explore & Develop Penrith is a part of a franchise, however each Explore & Develop service is owned and operated individually. We have not only a large networking circle between all the services, we also have a well-qualified support team who have regular input to our services.

So if you are looking for a working environment that allows for your input, your professional knowledge, your commitment to quality care and Educators along with working within a supportive team environment, then Explore & Develop is the place for you.

Rachael Sydir
Nominated Supervisor (Penrith), Certified Supervisor (Penrith South)

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