Early Childhood Teacher
2 days ago
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Early Childhood Teacher
Occupation: Early childhood
Location: Loddon Mallee - Loddon
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Location ProfileEarly Childhood Teacher - Multiple roles available at Early Learning Victoria Wedderburn (interim name)
Salary band - $72,847 - $116,906
A relocation incentive of up to $10,000 will be available for those who relocate more than 100km from their current place of residence to take up this role.
Join Early Learning Victoria now for a start date of 01 January 2026 and you may be eligible for a commitment bonus of up to $4,000.
Early Learning Victoria is establishing a government-owned early learning and childcare centre at Wedderburn College. Opening in 2026, this 90-place centre will provide long day care and Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, eventually transitioning to include Pre-Prep.
Early Learning Victoria provides teachers with non-contact time in line with high quality providers. Early childhood teachers are provided with 30 minutes of non-contact time for every hour of their teaching duties. A comprehensive range of professional development and training opportunities is also on offer for staff to support their career growth and development. Each year staff are eligible for two paid professional development days.
Role PurposeThe 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 sessions. You 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 services policies and regulatory standards are maintained.
Role requirements:
- Ensures the centre, educational program and practices is compliant with all aspects of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standards, Child Protection and Child Safe Standards, Approved Frameworks and all Early Learning Victoria policies and procedures.
- Leads planning, delivery and implementation of integrated teaching and learning strategies, guided by the individual learning and development needs of each child.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching practices and their impact on children's learning and development.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of children's progress, providing insightful feedback on their learning trajectory and achievements, and maintaining clear communication with families regarding their child's development.
- Develops and maintains meaningful relationships with staff, families, and children, fostering a supportive and collaborative centre environment.
- Drives service improvement by assessing strengths and areas for growth in accordance with the QIP.
- Supports students on placement by integrating them into the educational setting and providing guidance and mentorship.
- Promotes a learning culture by prioritising reflective practice and maintaining a continuous cycle of self-evaluation and improvement.
Communication: Utilises effective communication skills to develops and maintain meaningful relationships with staff, families, and children, fostering a supportive and collaborative centre environment. Promotes respectful relationships and conflict resolution.
Personal Attributes: Demonstrates the public sector values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
Flexibility and adaptability: Operates effectively in a flexible and changing environment and manages workload efficiently to meet the centre's needs.
Working Collaboratively: Leads a culture of collaboration within the centre and builds relationships with stakeholders and the community to support operations and maximise impact of the centre.
Positive learning: Creates a positive learning environment by thoughtfully designing spaces which facilitate learning and rich interactions. Uses respectful communication to guide and support children's social, emotional and cognitive development. Engages in meaningful dialogue with families and staff, providing a supportive classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
High Quality Practice: Committed to providing an environment where children can flourish and thrive, supported by evidence-informed, pedagogy and practice that upholds all elements of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and the National Quality Standards and is guided by the philosophy of Early Learning Victoria. Encourages reflective practice where feedback is used constructively to improve teaching and learning experiences.
Selection CriteriaCriteria 1: Demonstrates the skills and experience to fulfill the Role Requirements of Educational Delivery, Compliance and Child Safety and Leadership and Mentoring.
Criteria 2: Personal Attributes - please see the Capabilities section above for more detail.
Criteria 3: High Quality Practice - please see the Capabilities section above for more detail
Criteria 4: Positive Learning Environment- please see the Capabilities section above for more detail.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value 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 roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
DE ValuesThe department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Conditions of EmploymentApplicants 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 the Key Selection Criteria.
Please note, applications will only be reviewed after the job ad close date. We will not be contacting applicants before this time. For more information about the role please contact
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.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 14th September 2025.
Who May ApplyExperience 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
- Willingness to consent to a Police Check (to be arranged by Early Learning Victoria)
- International Police Check required if resided outside of Australia for 12 months or more during the last 10 years
- Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting online learning
- First Aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications
- Food Handling Certificate and Safe Sleep Training is desirable.
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 part of 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.
Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
29 August 2025
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