Policy Content

Our School aims to implement a robust, well-planned recruitment process to ensure we select the best person for the position and the needs of our early childhood education service. We aim to engage employees who are suitably qualified, experienced and passionate about the early years. Our recruitment policy outlines our processes to ensure they are aligned with legislative obligations, our School’s values and support diversity and inclusion. 
 

National Quality Standard (NQS) 

QUALITY AREA 4: Staffing Arrangements

4.1	Staffing arrangements	Staffing arrangements enhance children’s learning and development.
4.1.1	Organisation of Educators	The organisation of Educators across the School supports children's learning and development.
4.1.2	Continuity of staff	Every effort is made for children to experience continuity of Educators at the School.
4.2	Professionalism	Management, Educators and staff are collaborative, respectful and ethical.
4.2.1	Professional collaboration	Management, Educators and staff work with mutual respect and collaboratively, and challenge and learn from each other, recognising each other’s strengths and skills.
4.2.2	Professional Standards	Professional standards guide practice, interactions and relationships.

QUALITY AREA 5: Relationships with Children

5.1.1

Positive educator to child interactions

Responsive and meaningful interactions build trusting relationships which engage and support each child to feel secure, confident and included.

QUALITY AREA 7: Governace and Leadership

7.1.3	Roles and Responsibilities	Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood and support effective decision making and operation of the school.
7.2.3	Development of professionals	Educators, co-ordinations and staff members’ performance is regularly evaluated, and individual plans are in place to support learning and development.

 

Purpose

We aim to ensure the most suitability qualified, experienced and reliable staff are employed at our School. We are committed to ensuring we meet all legislative and regulatory requirements including the Education and Care Services National Law, Children and Young Persons Act, Fair Work Act and Anti-Discrimination Act.  
 
Our School is committed to be a child safe Early Education and Care Service and uphold the 10 Child Safe Standards as recommended by the National Office for Child Safety and our recruitment and screening processes play a vital role in protecting children from harm. 
 
Our School values workplace diversity and inclusion and we strongly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, men and individuals living with disability.  Recruitment and selection of staff will be guided by the requirements of relevant legislation, issues of equity and diversity, qualification, knowledge and skills, workforce participation and experience. 
 

Scope 

This policy applies to staff, educators, Approved Provider and management of the School. 
 

Selection Panel And Interviews

A selection panel will be determined for applicants short listed for an interview.  The selection panel will consist of at least 2 people.  Our School will use the interview guide and questionnaire when preparing for interviews.  (See Interview Guide and Questionnaire.) 
 
Applicants who require support or access provisions, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.   
 
Questions will be prepared in advance of the interview and applicant responses will be recorded during the interview.  Each applicant will be asked the same questions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all applicants.  Interviews will be conducted in a private space and confidentiality will be maintained at all times. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to ask questions relating to the School and position at the end of the interview.
 

Source

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