Team Leader Early Education and Care Services

**Hours per week**: 38 hours

**Remuneration**_:_**_ _Salary determined by the EEEA 2020, with in charge allowance

**Location**: Point Cook based

**About the role**

As **Team Leader Education and Care Services,** you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the kindergarten service and a team of educators by providing leadership and pedagogical support and guidance in line with Family centered practice.

Reporting to the Area Leader Early Education and Care Services, you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of planning and developing high quality programs for the service, while creating a team culture operating with a focus on continuous improvement. In addition to this, you will be required to participate in time spent in an educational capacity.

You will be the face of the service as you engage with Council’s diverse community on different levels including building relationships with families, staff groups and the community. Engagement will be focussed on ensuring positive family and community participation in line with Council’s integrated service approach.

To be eligible for this role you must have the following qualification and registration;
- **Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or other relevant approved ACECQA qualification.**:

- **Valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration**

**What your day will look like**
- Leading and supervising educators and volunteers at Wyndham’s kindergarten service.
- Proving guidance and support to parents and staff members through a diverse range of complex situations.
- Management of reporting and financial operation of the service reporting to senior leaders as regularly scheduled.
- Delivering insights and providing best practice knowledge around current trends in early years education, implementing this in line with the unit goals.
- Actively contributing to the success of Early Education and Care Services and the Community Life Directorate through teamwork and effective performance of the position responsibilities and duties.

**What you will bring**

**Mandatory Qualifications to practice as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) in Victoria, as outlined in the Position Description**:

- Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or other relevant approved ACECQA qualification.
- Valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

In addition to the above qualifications:

- Experience in influence and providing direction to educators at the service, linking your problem solving, mentoring and confident decision-making skills.
- Extensive experience working in early years education, understanding the range of regulations and policies the service is governed by.
- Exceptional prioritisation and time management skills, to effectively navigate the duties of this busy role.
- Understanding of the variety of local, state and Commonwealth guidelines and regulations, and the ability to ensure compliance in line with council policies.
- Valid First Aid Certificate (including CPR) and related certifications as outlined in the position description.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

**Why join Wyndham**

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

**How to apply**

**Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday 22 January 2025.**

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact **Emily McGuire**, **Area Leader Kindergarten Services** on **8742 8376.**

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible.

**Child Safe Organisation**

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion