Casual Diploma ECE Break Cover: 3‑Hour Shifts, Path to Permanent

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Melbourne

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AUD 40,000 - 66,000

Part time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive team
Creative environment
Wellbeing programs
PD days
Term breaks leave

Job summary

Sparkways is seeking casual relief kindergarten educators for our Western and Northern Suburbs Melbourne locations. Roles are 3-hour break cover shifts from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, with Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care required and availability for at least 2 days per week.

Starting 5 October 2026, there is potential to transition to a permanent position in 2027. These positions offer an inclusive team environment, wellbeing initiatives, paid PD days, and school-term leave benefits,

Qualifications

  • Experience working with 3- and 4-year-old children, including those with additional needs.
  • Ability to contribute to a child-centred, friendly team.
  • Positive and energetic approach to learning environments.

Skills

Early childhood education experience
Team player
Positive energy

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Sparkways is seeking casual relief kindergarten educators for our Western and Northern Suburbs Melbourne locations. Roles are 3-hour break cover shifts from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, with Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care required and availability for at least 2 days per week.

Starting 5 October 2026, there is potential to transition to a permanent position in 2027. These positions offer an inclusive team environment, wellbeing initiatives, paid PD days, and school-term leave benefits,

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