Kindergarten Teacher - Thornhill Park (Maternity Cover)

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

MEA Worker Retention Payment

Birthday Leave

Wellbeing Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Thornhill Park is seeking an experienced Kindergarten Teacher for a maternity cover from December 2026 to July 2027. You will join the 3-year-old Kindergarten room to plan and deliver a VEYLDF-aligned program, creating engaging learning experiences and supporting children's development and school readiness.

You will build positive relationships with children, families and Centre Leadership, maintaining a flexible schedule across 6:30 am to 6:30 pm to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Current VIT registration – provisional or full.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Kindergarten Teacher.
• Experience with 3–5 year olds.
• Ability to manage and support challenging behaviours.
• Strong EYLF understanding and contemporary practices.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and compliance awareness.
• Confident, reflective and relational teaching style.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• Team-focused and collaborative with educators and Centre Leadership.
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a VEYLDF-aligned Kindergarten program.
• Create engaging learning experiences supporting development, wellbeing and school readiness.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
• Work across operating hours 6:30 am–6:30 pm with rotating shifts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relational teaching

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

EYLF understanding

Curriculum knowledge

School readiness

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved equivalent

Current VIT registration – provisional or full

Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher - Thornhill Park (Maternity Cover)

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Thornhill Park

Iss seeking an experienced and passionate Kindergarten Teacher to join our team on a part-time basis, providing maternity leave cover from December 2026 to July 2027.

Working in our 3-year-old Kindergarten room, you’ll play an important role in creating a nurturing, engaging and inclusive learning environment where children can build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy meaningful learning experiences.

We’re looking for a dedicated educator who is passionate about early childhood education, understands the importance of play-based learning and is committed to supporting every child’s development and school readiness.

About the Role

• Part-time position providing maternity leave cover from December 2026 to July 2027.
• Based in our 3-year-old Kindergarten room.
• Plan and deliver a high-quality Kindergarten program aligned with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
• Create engaging learning experiences that support children's development, wellbeing and school readiness.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and fellow educators.
• Maintain flexibility to work across our operating hours of 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, with rotating shifts as required.

About You

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-approved equivalent
• Current VIT registration – provisional or full
• Minimum 2 years' experience working as a Kindergarten Teacher
• Experience working with children across the 3–5 year old age group
• Experience confidently managing and supporting challenging behaviours
• Strong understanding of the EYLF and contemporary early childhood practices
• Strong curriculum knowledge and compliance awareness
• A confident, reflective and relational teaching style
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing
• A team-focused approach and willingness to collaborate with educators and Centre Leadership
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications

Why Join Aspire?

At Aspire, we’re committed to creating environments where our people feel supported, valued and set up for success.

• Purpose-built, modern centre with high-quality resources
• Supportive leadership and a structured onboarding experience
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing organisation
• Eligible for the MEA Worker Retention Payment (15% of award rate)
• Purpose-built, modern centre with high-quality resources
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Wellbeing Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• Competitive salary and benefits