Early Childhood Teacher – Sessional Kinder – Whittlesea – 2026 start

1 week ago

Whittlesea Victoria Australia TRY Australia Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Are you a passionate Early Childhood Teacher ready to make a real impact?

Laurel Street Kindergarten in Whittlesea is looking for a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to help shape young minds in a supportive and inspiring environment. If you're ready to spark curiosity, foster growth, and be part of something meaningful — we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join our amazing team

At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success. Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow. We are here to spark change Learn more:

About the Centre

Laurel Street Kindergarten is co-located with Sparkways Early Learning Whittlesea in the Whittlesea Community Centre. Serving the tight-knit Whittlesea Community, In this one room kindergarten we operate a rotation, multi-age program with 5 hour sessions over 4 days, Monday to Thursday

About the role

  • This is a part-time, permanent position, 30 hours per week
  • The rostered working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm
  • The position is covered under VECTEA terms and conditions
  • Please note: Provisionally registered teachers will not be considered for this position

Who we are looking for

  • Minimum two years of teaching experience as an Early Childhood Teacher
  • Full VIT registration.
  • Practical expertise in including children with additional needs, and in working with children and families with complex needs
  • Possess the skills to role model excellence in teaching—scaffolding and documenting children's learning in play-based, child-led pedagogy.
  • Able to contribute to a child-centered, friendly team.
  • Known for being positive and energetic.
  • Interested in joining a community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals.
  • Seeking career progression opportunities while working close to the local community.

What we Offer

  • Being part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individuality.
  • Innovative work environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety come together.
  • Wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations.
  • 2 x tailored professional development days so you can reach your professional goals
  • 10 weeks paid annual leave during school term breaks

How to apply

Please submit your application either via SEEK or directly on Sparkways career site. If you have any questions Email /call Judith in the Talent team:

  • We will NOT be considering provisionally registered teachers

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse and neglect.

Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.

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