Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Employment Type: Permanent full-time (38 hours per week plus RDO)
Pay: $38.41 -$59.13 per hour plus super
- Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
- Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers
- Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
Looking for a chance to bring your knowledge and creativity to an environment where you’ll be truly valued? Excited by the chance to shape pedagogy and practice in your room? Interested in creating a curriculum that aligns with children’s needs, interests and ideas? Then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices that are delivered with creativity and energy. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your love of teaching will be reflected in how you mentor and guide educational practices in your room, and in your work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you’re achieving optimal outcomes for children.
About our school:
Our school is conveniently located near the heart of town. Our centre consists of four rooms and can cater for up to 90 children a day. The team at this centre is exceptionally supportive, welcoming, and diverse, creating an inclusive atmosphere for all. This sense of belonging and acceptance fosters a positive and collaborative environment where everyone feels empowered to perform their best work.
What we can offer you:
- Providing relocation support up to $5000 (terms and conditions apply)
- Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000)
- Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
- Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachers
- Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources
- A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated)
- 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Complimentary annual flu shot
- Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
- Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families
- Visa sponsorship opportunities available (Qualified ECT only) to live and work in Australia for the right candidates!
You’ll need:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
- Hold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.
