Early Childhood Teacher

1 week ago


Lake Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia KU Children's Services Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • KU Bulli
  • New EA growth opportunity
  • Qualification: Early Childhood Teacher

Be a Part of KU Children's Services Exciting Growth

This position has been created as part of the recently implemented KU Children's Services Teachers Enterprise Agreement 2025, a landmark development that continues to set new standards within the early childhood education sector. This new agreement reflects KU's ongoing commitment to excellence in educator conditions and professional practice. Key enhancements include increased dedicated time for Educational Leaders and programming, additional child-free days, and up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave, further strengthening KU's comprehensive suite of employee benefits and supports.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Australia's most trusted not-for-profit early childhood providers where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact on children's lives is genuinely recognised.

Visit to explore additional opportunities across our organisation.

The Hours and Service:

At KU Bulli, childhood is celebrated. When they play and explore, children's imagination and curiosity is sparked – they enjoy learning and are inspired to continue learning more. We are proud of our reputation within the local community of providing over 40 years of rich education and care that concentrates on individual children in a family-focused and supportive way.

The large beautiful outside play area overlooks a wonderful creek, and attracts local wildlife, providing children with the opportunity to observe local flora and fauna.

KU Bulli has been independently assessed by the Department of Education NSW under the National Quality Standards and are proud to be rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard.

This opportunity will see you join the team 3 days a fortnight 7.6 hours a day every Thursday and every second Friday

Of course, you will need:

  • Relevant experience
  • An ACCEQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree,
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificates and approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
  • Completed training in Child Protection legislation
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

  • Generous annual pay increases,
  • 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
  • Rostered days off for relevant roles,
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
  • Access to variety of salary packaging options,
  • 94% of staff say we live our values,
  • KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
  • KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
  • Access to extensive free professional learning,
  • An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
  • Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
  • Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

How to apply:

Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

Want to know more?

Please email our careers team for assistance via   (please note: applications are notaccepted via this email).

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children's Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children's safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.



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