Early Childhood Teacher - Murtoa

Department of Education; Horsham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education department is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join a new early learning and childcare centre opening in 2025. The role involves delivering high-quality education, leading educational programs, and supporting vulnerable communities. A competitive salary band of $72,847 - $116,906 is offered along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Access to coaching and mentoring

Support for upskilling and career development

Child Safety and safeguarding measures

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework.
• Knowledge of the Child Safe Standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early childhood education guided by evidence-informed pedagogy.
• Lead the implementation of a high-quality educational program.
• Maintain relationships with families, children, and educational staff.

Skills

Demonstrated experience as an early childhood teacher

Strong ability to lead, mentor and guide educational teams

Effective communication and relationship-building skills

Experience working with vulnerable children and families

Education

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent qualification

Valid VIT registration

Current Police Check

First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications

Job description

Salary band - $72,847 - $116,906

Early Childhood Teacher– Murtoa College Early Learning Victoria centre (interim name)

Early Learning Victoria

• New Victorian government owned and run early learning services
• Opportunity to shape the establishment of a new service delivery model
• Public sector employment with fair wages and conditions
• Access to coaching and mentoring, support for upskilling and career development
• Teach in brand new centre that provide high quality indoor and outdoor spaces for children and staff.

An exciting opportunity to lead kindergarten delivery in one of the new government owned and operated early learning and childcare centres. Make an impact, grow your skills and be part of this exciting initiative.

Murtoa College Early Learning Victoria centre

Early Learning Victoria is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join the new government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Murtoa College. Opening in 2025, this 57-place centre will offer childcare, Three-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep for four-year-olds.

This role will begin at the end of 2024, in advance of the centre opening. Join us in Murtoa and you may be eligible to receive $21,000 in Early Childhood Teacher Location Incentives. Further information on incentives can be found.

About Early Learning Victoria

The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres will offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres will provide 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.

Early Learning Victoria's central office is in the Victorian Department of Education. The central team is leading the roll‑out of the 50 centres and will support and oversee centre operations once they open.

Staff in the Early Learning Victoria centres will be part of a new Victorian government‑employed early childhood workforce. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Early Learning Victoria is committed to Child Safety and the safeguarding of children from harm.

About the role

The Early Childhood Teacher will deliver high-quality early childhood education, guided by evidence‑informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice, which is 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 high‑quality educational program in our funded kindergarten will build positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with families, children and colleagues, ensuring an inclusive environment where each child’s learning and development needs are met, and the service’s policies and regulatory standards are maintained.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a high‑quality educational program that embraces a holistic approach to each child’s learning and development, underpinned by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation on children’s learning progressions, development, goals and interests
• Exemplify and embody the Early Learning Victoria philosophy and values
• Establish and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders including community groups, local school, neighbouring early learning services and local councils
• Create a positive and welcoming experience for families and children
• Ensure all legislative requirements, policies and procedures are met and maintained.

Experience required will include

• Demonstrated experience as an early childhood teacher, delivering a high quality play‑based educational program
• 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.

Specific skills / qualifications required

• Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) or equivalent qualification
• Valid VIT registration
• Current Police Check
• First Aid, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role. In your cover letter, please also respond directly to Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.

Further Information

For more details on this position please see attached position description.

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. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

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Applications close 11 : 59pm on 05 September 2024