Early Childhood Teacher

UTS Child Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above‑award remuneration

Rostered day off (RDO)

Paid lunch breaks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

External Educational Leader support

Above-ratio staffing

Job summary

UTS Child Care is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join Magic Pudding Child Care Centre in Ultimo, Sydney. This is a full-time, six-month fixed-term contract commencing 4 January 2027 to cover parental leave, with potential ongoing employment at the end of the contract.

Magic Pudding is a 61-place service fostering curiosity, confidence and love of learning in a welcoming, collaborative setting. You will contribute to high-quality education and care while upholding child safety and

Qualifications

• Approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.
• Current NESA teacher accreditation.
• First aid qualifications including CPR and emergency management.
• Completion of National Child Safety Training (courses 1-4).
• Recognised child protection qualification.
• Current Working with Children Check clearance.
• Understanding of child protection responsibilities and mandatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, meaningful learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
• Support children to learn, explore and thrive in a multi-age-group setting.
• Observe, document and support children’s learning, development and individual needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality education and care.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations, policies and child safety requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Collaborative teaching

Child safety prioritisation

Relationship building with families

Education

Early Childhood Teaching qualification

NESA teacher accreditation

National Child Safety Training

Working with Children Check

Job description

UTS Child Care is seeking a committed Early Childhood Teacher to join the team at Magic Pudding Child Care Centre in Ultimo, Sydney. This is a full-time, six-month fixed-term contract position commencing 4 January 2027 to cover parental leave, with the possibility of ongoing employment at the end of the contract.

Magic Pudding is a 61-place early childhood education and care service that operates in a multi-age-group setting. You will contribute to a welcoming, collaborative environment where children are encouraged to develop their curiosity, confidence and love of learning.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, meaningful learning experiences aligned with the EYLF.
• Support children to learn, explore and thrive in a multi-age-group setting.
• Observe, document and support children’s learning, development and individual needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality education and care.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations, policies and child safety requirements.

About you

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• An approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification and current NESA teacher accreditation (essential).
• Current approved first aid qualifications, including CPR, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma management.
• Completed National Child Safety Training (courses 1-4).
• A recognised child protection qualification.
• A current Working with Children Check clearance.
• A sound understanding of child protection responsibilities, mandatory reporting obligations and child-safe principles.
• A strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing and maintaining a safe working environment.
• The ability to lead and collaborate effectively with a team and build positive relationships with children and families.
• Above-award remuneration: Earn up to 35% above the Modern Award, depending on your qualifications and years of experience, with employment conditions governed by the Enterprise Agreement
• Work-life balance: A monthly rostered day off (RDO) and paid lunch breaks
• Professional support: Access to support from a sector-renowned external Educational Leader consultant
• Strong staffing support: Above-ratio staffing and a focus on maintaining a well-qualified team
• Employee wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a workplace that values staff wellbeing
• Professional growth: Opportunities to collaborate, reflect on practice and continue developing your skills and knowledge

About us

At UTS Child Care, the safety, wellbeing and rights of children are our highest priority. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive environment through robust recruitment and screening processes.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. All candidates are considered on their merits, with a commitment to fairness, inclusion and respect.