We are absolutely thrilled to announce that St George Montessori has been officially certified by Great Place To Work®!
This prestigious award isn't just a fancy title; it's a powerful testament to our positive and supportive environment that we've cultivated for our dedicated educators and staff. What makes this recognition so meaningful is that it's based entirely on what our current employees say about their experience working at St George Montessori. This year, 90% of our employees said it's a great place to work – that's 30% higher than the average Australian company! Why is this great news for your family?
A happy, supported, and motivated team of educators translates directly into an even better learning environment for your child. When our educators feel valued, respected, and have opportunities for growth, they bring their best selves to the classroom every single day, creating a domino effect of positive energy, creativity, and dedication that directly benefits your child's learning journey. Great Place To Work® research highlights some incredible benefits of Certified workplaces:
- Exceptional Leadership: Job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. This means your child's educators are guided by strong, supportive leaders who foster a positive culture.
- Passion for Their Work: Employees are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work. Meaning educators are genuinely excited to be with your children, ready to inspire and engage!
- Fairness and Opportunity: Certified employees are twice as likely to be paid fairly and have a fair chance at promotion. This means we attract and retain top talent in early childhood education, ensuring consistency and quality for your family.
Our Commitment to Our Educators
St George Montessori is part of the SEEN Education family, and this certification truly reflects our dedication to reshaping early childhood education by creating an environment where our team thrives. We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to ensure our educators feel valued, supported, and have every opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
We believe in offering the RIGHT benefits, including:
- Recognising the importance of personal wellness needs - We support our team's mental and physical health with tangible benefits like self-care days, birthday leave, two days of cultural leave, confidential counseling sessions, fun bi-monthly team-building activities, and weekly 'Feel Good Friday' morning teas or afternoon lunches.
- Incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion: We uphold a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, discrimination and harassment. We embrace a diverse and inclusive team to enrich the learning experience for all children.
- Growing Your Career and Money: We invest in our educators' professional development through annual leadership conferences, performance-based bonuses, pay raises, and referral programs. We also provide specialized Montessori curriculum training, Early Childhood Australia certifications, and financial support to pursue a bachelor's degree in early education. This commitment to growth ensures your child is learning from highly skilled and continuously developing professionals.
- Helping Support Family Education: We extend our commitment to education to our educators' own families.
- Transforming Financial Literacy and Independence: We're dedicated to helping employees, especially women, achieve financial independence with a superannuation benefit that matches 100% of every salary sacrifice contribution, boosting retirement savings and reducing tax burdens.
The St George Montessori Difference
This Great Place To Work® certification is more than an award; it's a promise to our families that:
- Your child is learning from happy, engaged, and well-supported educators.
- Our team is dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in early childhood education.
- You can have even greater confidence in the quality of care and education your child receives at St George Montessori.
We're incredibly proud of our team and this remarkable achievement. It truly highlights our shared commitment to creating an exceptional environment for both our employees and, most importantly, for your children.
Thank you for being a part of the St George Montessori family!
