ECT Room Lead

1 week ago


Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia Little Zak's Academy Full time $1,500 - $130,878 per year

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Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

We are seeking experienced ECT Room Lead for our 4-5 roomto join our Mount Huttonservice.

You will provide leadership in delivering high quality, inclusive learning programs, while working closely alongside the Centre Director to strive for an exceeding centre.

About the role:

  • Ensure learning and development is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
  • Implement and evaluate programs indoors and outdoors
  • Create a stimulating and positive environment for the children
  • Write observations and analyse children's progression and development
  • Provide support and assistance to other staff members
  • Monitor staff interactions to ensure they are in line with the EYLF
  • Develop strong relationships with children, and effectively communicate with parents and carers

About you:

  • ACECQA Approved Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Outstanding level of verbal and written communication
  • Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
  • Strong computer skills
  • Current approved First Aid Certificate
  • Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Benefits for you:

  • Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
  • Competitive above-award remuneration
  • $1,500 annual bonus (ECT qualification)
  • 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
  • A paid day off on your birthday & a well-being day (on top of your annual leave)
  • $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
  • Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program
  • Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply)
  • Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply)
  • Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office
  • Employee Assistance Program

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

Do not miss out on this great opportunityIf this sounds like you then, please click 'APPLY NOW' or call Maurice on for more information.

Little Zaks Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak's, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.



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