Diploma Qualified Educator | KU Mariemont Kindergarten

1 month ago


Wantirna South, Australia KU Children's Services Full time

Job Description

Who we are

KU Children's Services is a leading provider of early childhood education and care in Australia. We have been delivering high-quality and inclusive services for children, families and communities since 1895. We are passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of young children and supporting their development and wellbeing. 

We are delighted to be joining the Knox region from January 2025 with six sessional Kindergartens.  KU have a strong reputation of striving for excellence, innovation and inclusion, and we celebrate diversity and respect in our workplaces.  Offering competitive conditions of employment, we are seeking staff to join us in making an impact on young lives.

KU Mariemont Kindergarten 

Mariemontis 60 place sessional kindergarten that runs two three- and four-year-old groups Monday-Thursday beween the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm. 

The service is split between the East Wing and West Wing, both of which have wonderful outdoor spaces as well as lots of natural resources. There is amble parking close by to the service. 

You will join the existing passionate team to provide education and care for children with an emphasis on building relationships and an inclusive environment where children belong, play, discover, and learn.

Take a virtual tour of the service

Mariemont 1

Mariemont 2

Join KU

Have you been thinking about a new opportunity for 2025? Well look no further 

We are looking committed individuals to make an impact to the lives of young Australians.

We have a number of exciting permanent opportunities for the right candidate, including:

Diploma Qualified Educator 

  • 4 year old group (Kookaburras)
  • 19 hours per week with unpaid breaks
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15am-4:30pm
  • Fridays 11:30am-2:00pm non-contact day 
  • 4 hours of non contact time per week 
  • Uniform and first aid allowance paid

Diploma Qualified Educator 

  • 4 year old group (Wombats)
  • 19 hours per week with unpaid breaks
  • Mondays and Wednesdays 8:15am-4:30pm 
  • Fridays 11:30am-2:00pm non-contact day 
  • 4 hours of non contact time per week 
  • Uniform and first aid allowance paid

Diploma Qualified Educator 

  • Break relief position
  • 6 hours paid per week 
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30am-2:30pm

The KU Difference 

For the 9th year consecutive year, we have been recognised as an Employer of Choice We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers by investing in their future.

Criteria 

  • An ACCEQA recognised Diploma in Early Childhood,
  • Valid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
  • Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children,
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF

How to apply

Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

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For inquiries, please contact Sarah, HR Partner on via careers@ku.com.au (please note: applications are not accepted 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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