Specialist Early Childhood Education recruitment for early learning services in Sydney and New South Wales
Finding exceptional educators in Sydney and across New South Wales is increasingly challenging in today’s competitive early childhood landscape. McArthur provides industry-leading recruitment and HR solutions tailored specifically for early learning centres, preschools, OSHC programs and not-for-profit services. With more than 35 years of experience in the sector and a dedicated national ECE recruitment team, we help you secure the qualified, committed educators you need to deliver high-quality outcomes for children and families.
Why Early Childhood Services Choose McArthur
Industry expertise grounded in real experience
Our consultants come directly from the early childhood profession. This insider knowledge means we understand your staffing pressures, compliance requirements and quality priorities under the National Quality Framework.
Comprehensive staffing solutions
We support centres across metro Sydney, Western Sydney, the Inner West, North Shore, Northern Beaches, South West Sydney, the Illawarra, Hunter Region and regional NSW with
- Permanent educator recruitment
- Temporary and casual staffing
- Centre leadership appointments
- Support for hard-to-fill and specialised roles
- Workforce planning and HR advisory through our Talent Architects team
Quality-assured recruitment
McArthur maintains ISO 9001:2015 quality accreditation, ensuring consistent, reliable and compliant processes for all clients. Every candidate is thoroughly screened, reference-checked and assessed for sector suitability.
Staffing Solutions for Early Learning Services in NSW
Permanent Recruitment
Secure exceptional early childhood professionals for long-term growth. We recruit for
- Centre Directors
- Educational Leaders
- Early Childhood Teachers
- Diploma and Certificate III Educators
- Administrators and centre support roles
Temporary and Casual Staffing
Access reliable, experienced educators when you need them most. Ideal for covering
- Annual and personal leave
- Roster gaps
- Ratio support
- Short-term projects or rapid service expansion
Leadership and Executive Recruitment
We support Early Learning Managers, Area Managers and Executive-level leaders across not-for-profit organisations, councils and private providers.
HR Consulting and Workforce Strategy
Through Talent Architects, McArthur provides
- Workforce planning
- Performance and capability frameworks
- Policy development
- Employee relations support
Proudly Supporting NSW’s Early Learning Community
We work with services across long day care, preschool, kindergartens, OSHC and community-based programs in key areas including Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, North Shore, Western Sydney, South West Sydney, Hills District, St George, Sutherland Shire and Parramatta.
Beyond metropolitan Sydney, we also support early childhood education providers across regional New South Wales, including the Central Coast, Hunter Region, Newcastle, Wollongong, Illawarra, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, and the Riverina.
McArthur remains deeply committed to strengthening the early childhood workforce across Sydney and NSW, helping centres of all sizes deliver high-quality outcomes for children and families.
Partner With McArthur to build a stronger, more stable ECE workforce
Whether you need a single educator tomorrow or a long-term leadership appointment, McArthur delivers responsive, reliable and expert recruitment support.
Call our local specialist team today on 02 9277 7000 or complete the online form below and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can McArthur provide casual or temporary educators in Sydney and NSW?
McArthur has a large pool of pre-screened, job-ready early childhood educators across Sydney and regional NSW. In many cases, we can provide same-day or next-day casual staff to support ratios, leave coverage or unexpected absences. Our dedicated Sydney Early Childhood team manages bookings promptly to ensure minimal disruption to your service.
What roles can McArthur recruit for early learning centres in New South Wales?
We recruit across the full spectrum of early childhood roles, including Centre Directors, Educational Leaders, Early Childhood Teachers, Diploma Educators, Certificate III Educators, OSHC staff and administration support. We also assist with leadership, management and specialist appointments for not-for-profit, council-run and private providers across NSW.
Does McArthur support regional NSW early childhood services?
Yes. McArthur partners with early learning centres, preschools and community-based services across regional NSW including Newcastle, Central Coast, Wollongong, Illawarra, Blue Mountains, Hunter Region, Riverina and the Southern Highlands. Our national footprint and strong networks ensure we can deliver high-quality recruitment support wherever you are located.