Early Childhood Teacher - Elv Wirmal (Clunes)

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education department in Victoria is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to deliver high-quality early childhood education at a new centre in Clunes. The role involves leading educational programs, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering collaborative relationships with families and staff. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood, be VIT registered, and have experience working with vulnerable communities. This position offers competitive salary and is open to diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an early childhood teacher delivering a high‑quality educational programme.
• Willingness to consent to a Police Check.
• First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards.
• Lead the planning and delivery of educational programs.
• Develop meaningful relationships with staff, families, and children.

Skills

Effective communication and relationship-building skills

Leadership and mentoring

Understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework

Experience working with vulnerable children and families

Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent qualification

Valid VIT registration

Job description

Job Title

Early Childhood Teacher - ELV Wirmal (Clunes)

About the Centre

Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government‑owned early learning and childcare centre at Clunes Primary School. Opening in this 102‑place centre will provide long day care and Three and Four‑Year‑Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre‑Prep. The centre offers high‑quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child‑centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.

Salary

Salary band: $72,847 – $116,906

Role Purpose

The Early Childhood Teacher will deliver high‑quality early childhood education, guided by evidence‑informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice, aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and Regulations. You will be responsible for leading the implementation of a high‑quality educational program in our funded kindergarten sessions and building positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with families, children and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Compliance and Child Safety: Ensure the centre, educational programme and practices comply with all aspects of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standards, Child Protection and Child Safe Standards, Approved Frameworks and all Early Learning Victoria policies and procedures.
• Educational Delivery: Lead planning, delivery and implementation of integrated teaching and learning strategies, guided by the individual learning and development needs of each child; evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practices and their impact on children’s learning and development; conduct ongoing assessment of children’s progress and maintain clear communication with families.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with staff, families and children; foster a supportive and collaborative centre environment; drive service improvement by assessing strengths and areas for growth in accordance with the QIP; support students on placement and promote a learning culture through reflective practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience as an early childhood teacher delivering a high‑quality play‑based educational programme.
• Extensive understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework, Education Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.
• Strong ability to lead, mentor and guide educational teams.
• Effective communication and relationship‑building skills with staff, children, families and communities.
• Experience working with vulnerable children and families.
• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent qualification.
• Valid VIT registration.
• Willingness to consent to a Police Check (arranged by Early Learning Victoria).
• First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
• Food Handling Certificate and Safe Sleep Training desirable.
• Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting online learning.

Applying and Further Information

Click the Apply button to proceed through the Department of Education’s online recruitment platform, where full Key Selection Criteria and Capabilities will be listed. We will not be contacting applicants before this time. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close 11:59 pm on Wednesday 31st December.

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