Expression Of Interest – Kindergarten Educators | North & Inner West | 2027

Try Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time opportunities

Casual opportunities

Career progression

Coaching and mentoring

First Aid renewals

CPR renewals

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Sparkways is seeking qualified Early Childhood Educators for sessional kindergarten roles in Melbourne’s northern and inner-west areas. Expressions of Interest are invited from Cert III and Diploma-qualified Educators who value play-based, child-led learning and supporting children to learn, explore and thrive.

Opportunities across northern and inner-west services may include part-time and casual shifts, with a focus on working close to home, supportive teams and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sessional kindergarten experience outside placements.
• OR at least 3 years of long day care experience outside placements.
• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved qualification.
• Strong understanding of play-based learning, VEYLDF and NQS.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs.
• Positive, reliable and collaborative approach to working with children, families and educators.

Skills

Play-based learning

VEYLDF knowledge

NQS knowledge

Inclusive practice

Collaborative approach

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Description

Join Sparkways in 2027 – Expressions of Interest now open!

Are you a qualified and experienced Early Childhood Educator looking for an opportunity in sessional kindergarten in Melbourne’s north or inner west?

We invite expressions of interest from Cert III and Diploma-qualified Educators who are passionate about play-based, child-led learning and supporting children to learn, explore and thrive.

Experience we’re looking for

To be considered, you will need:

• At least 1 year of experience in a sessional kindergarten setting, outside of student placements; OR
• At least 3 years of experience in a long day care setting, outside of student placements.
• A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification
• A strong understanding of play-based learning, VEYLDF and NQS
• A commitment to inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs
• A positive, reliable and collaborative approach to working with children, families, Teachers and Educators

Our locations

Opportunities may be available across our northern and inner-west kindergarten services, including:

North: Beveridge, Mernda, Thomastown, Donnybrook, Doreen, Epping, Lalor and Mill Park

Inner West: Footscray and Maribyrnong

Specific locations, days and hours will depend on our 2027 vacancies.

What we offer

• Part-time and casual kindergarten opportunities
• Work close to home
• Supportive and collaborative teams
• Professional development and career progression
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders and practice coaches
• Free First Aid and CPR renewals
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition program with retail discounts

About Sparkways

Sparkways is a proudly not-for-profit organisation supporting children and young people since 1883. We provide high-quality early childhood education across Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs.

We believe every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success and aim to spark curiosity, creativity and a love of learning.

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

Please note:

Experience gained solely through student placements does not count towards the experience requirements.