Early Childhood Teacher / Education Leader – Rural Services

• 60% discount on childcare services.
• Part time permanent role plus 10 weeks leave per year.
• Increase take-home pay with up to $15,900 salary packaging benefits.

About the role

Working across the East Gippsland Shire in our rural services, Orbost, Omeo, Swifts Creek, Buchan and Bruthen, your day to day work will involve mentoring and building capacity for continuous improvement and work with Educators to develop engaging and inspiring learning environments.

Ongoing, part-time role working 25 hours per week during the school term.

This position will be based in East Gippsland and will be required to travel to our rural services in Orbost, Omeo, Swifts Creek, Buchan and Bruthen, where and when required to undertake the duties and responsibilities of the Educational Leader. The role will work directly with children in ratio where required.

What’s on offer

Ongoing part time position working 25 hours per week during the school term which means 10 weeks leave per year under a 46/52 model.

In addition to base salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used on living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

You can access a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service.

About you

As an Early Childhood Teacher/Education Leader, you are expected to lead, guide, and support a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children. This includes.

• Developing strong relationships with children at the service
• Developing strong relationships that support and partner with families, and the community.
• Complying with the Uniting Early Learning policies and procedures
• Working with other staff towards continuous improvement in the service’s operations

You will also have:

• Early Childhood Teaching Degree (or equivalent as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority)
• A sound knowledge of and experience in the application of approved learning frameworks
• A sound discipline knowledge including the underlying principles of early years gained through experience, education and/or training.
• Ability to work in a cooperative, flexible, and professional manner with children, parents, and staff.
• Well-developed leadership and self-motivation skills

Please  view the position description for further information.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone. 

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Robyn Zee or Kristin Kenwell on 1800 183 103 or email robyn.zee@vt.uniting.org or kristin.kenwell@vt.uniting.org.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.