Early Childhood Teacher Thornbury

Uniting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Childcare discount 60%

Office 365 discounts 30%

Op Shop discounts 25%

Meal entertainment $2,650

Purchase leave and extra annual leave

Parental leave up to 16 weeks

Job summary

Uniting invites applications for a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join Clyde Street Thornbury Uniting Kindergarten. The role is part-time (49 hours per fortnight) and includes Educational Leader responsibilities, commencing Term 1, 2027 with Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

You will work in a play-based learning environment at a values-led organization committed to safety, inclusion and high-quality early learning across Victoria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) with eligible Australian C Care QA authority.
• Current VIT registration.
• Current National Child Safety Training or able to obtain before commence.
• Two years’ experience in Early Childhood education with Educational Leader experience.
• Strong organisation and planning with high attention to detail.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Organisation & Planning

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Job description

• Part-time, ongoing position (49 hours per fortnight)
• Mon/Tues/Wed role starting Term 1 in 2027
• Work at a centre where play-based learning dominates daily activities!

Your new role

We have a current vacancy for a qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join the team at our Clyde Street Thornbury Uniting Kindergarten. This role also encompasses Educational Leader, and is due to commence at the start of Term 1 in 2027 with the working days being Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Find out more about this centre here.

About Early Learning at Uniting

You’ll be joining Uniting’s Early Learning directorate – a purpose-led team working across Victoria and Tasmania to shape better futures for children and families. We champion safety, inclusion, and quality in everything we do, and we’re driven by a deep belief in the power of early learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Benefits of working at Uniting

In addition to your salary under the VECTEA (pay scale is $39.34 to $49.28 per hour) + super, at Uniting, you’ll enjoy:

• Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Being part of team creating safe, nurturing and playful environments for children.
• A 60% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services.
• A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions, and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Saving on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Access to additional annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).

Your skills and experience

You’ll bring with you:

• A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood or equivalent Approved Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority qualification).
• Current VIT registration.
• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based child safety training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
• At least two years of experience gained in early childhood education, with experience as an Educational Leader.
• Strong organisation and planning skills, including a high attention to detail.
• Current National Child Safety Training and any applicable state-based Child Safety Training (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

View the position description here.

About Uniting

We create real change in people’s lives by working in partnership with people, communities, governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty, trauma and disadvantage.

We provide compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. We support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage. We help families keep safe, together and thriving.

For over 100 years we’ve been fighting inequality, opposing discrimination, and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

We are an inclusive, values-led organisation and proudly welcome people of all identities, backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived and living experience relevant to our work.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices. You are welcome to share your pronouns and let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We are here to support you.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. We embed child safety in everything we do. Employment with Uniting is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Jess Whyte, Early Learning Program Manager via [e-mail].