The Affinity Learning Academy

Build Your Career with Confidence Through Our Award-Winning Training Program

At Kids Academy Early Learning, we believe that high-quality education starts with high-quality educators. That’s why we invest in your growth through the Affinity Learning Academy – our award-winning professional development program designed to help you reach your full potential.

Whether you’re stepping into early education for the first time or ready to lead your own centre, we provide the training, coaching, and career pathways to support your journey – every step of the way.

Considering a career change? You can get paid to study and work in a rewarding industry that shapes the future.

Your Career, Your Future

With the Affinity Learning Academy, you’ll enjoy:

  • Earn while you learn – Get hands-on experience with paid training and expert coaching.
  • Convenient, flexible learning – No travel required – our Development Coaches come to you.
  • Fully funded qualifications – Up to 100% of training costs covered for eligible team members.
  • Real career progression – From Trainee to Educator, Lead Educator, and Centre Manager, we’ll support your career growth.

Nationally Recognised Qualifications

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • The perfect first step into early education.
  • Learn how to support children’s development, wellbeing, and learning through play.
  • Study while working, with guidance from experienced mentors.

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Build leadership skills and confidence in curriculum planning.
  • Prepare for senior roles such as Lead Educator or Centre Manager.
  • Enjoy tailored coaching from our dedicated Development Coaches.

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Teacher Scholarship Program)

  • A fully funded degree pathway for Diploma-qualified educators.
  • Study while working, with financial and mentoring support.
  • Become a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and inspire future generations.

Support Every Step of the Way

Through the Affinity Learning Academy, you’ll be guided by our expert Development Coaches – each with more than a decade of industry experience.

They provide:

  • Personalised support and mentoring
  • Practical training that connects theory with everyday learning
  • Ongoing leadership development to help you grow your career

“Through the Affinity Learning Academy, you will be set up to achieve success in your career.” – Carla Langley, Affinity Learning Academy Development Coach

Unlock Your Potential

At Kids Academy, we’re proud to support our educators through every stage of their career. With the Affinity Learning Academy, you’ll gain real-world skills, nationally recognised qualifications, and the confidence to take your next step.

Your future in early education starts here.

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