27 Nov
Springside Kindergarten
Caroline Springs
Early Years Leadership Support
Posted by SPRINGSIDE KINDERGARTEN on 27 Nov 2025
Organisation
SPRINGSIDE KINDERGARTEN
For Provider
Springside Primary School
Closing date
12.12.2025
Primary role
Other
Position type
Part-time
Location
Caroline Springs
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Springside Kindergarten was established in 2009 to cater for the growing needs of the Melton Shire community. The kindergarten is situated on the same grounds as Springside Primary School and therefore holds a well-built connection with the school. Our solid collaboration enables the kindergarten to build positive partnerships for both our families and children. Regardless of which school your child will attend after kinder, the connection to a school environment, it’s facilities and students, helps children establish a sense of belonging to a larger community. During transitions, the kindergarten works with your child’s enrolled school with all parties seeing the benefits of prior engagement to a school environment. Springside Kindergarten is extremely proud of it’s EXCEEDING RATING after being assessed by ACECQA in November 2024. This is the third consecutive exceeding rating that the kinder has been awarded.
Work Days of the Role
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
Hours of Work of the Role
20 hours per week, spread over four days (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) . Employment provisions that apply will not be less than those set out under the Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020.
Description
Springside Kindergarten is looking for an organised, proactive, and community-focused team member to join our warm, high-quality kindergarten. This newly created role will support the Coaching Leader and Nominated Supervisor in the smooth, safe, and effective running of our kindergarten operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership or management experience who enjoys working in a busy early childhood environment and supporting educators, children, and families. Start and finish times are negotiable to suit parents with school-aged children, making it easy to balance work and family while being part of our welcoming Springside community.
About the Role
Working closely with the Coaching Leader & Nominated Supervisor, you will support:
Leadership while working as a member of a cooperative team and be willing to assist in coaching and mentoring other teachers and educators to contribute to positive learning outcomes for each child
Day-to-day operations and coordination
Break coverage and smooth daily routines
Compliance tasks and documentation to ensure the kinder meets the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law (National Law) Education and Care Services National Regulations (Regulations), the Department of Education (DE) and the Kindergarten Funding Guide
Communication with families and community partners
Be actively involved in the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan and the ongoing self-assessment for continuous improvement
Proactively support the growth of the team within the kindergarten
Other duties as directed by the Nominated Supervisor
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, values high quality education and working collaboratively with others while building strong and meaningful relationships within our Springside Community.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Hours can be negotiated within school hours to support a healthy work–life balance
A warm, collaborative and supportive kinder team
Strong partnership with Springside Primary School and access to school grounds and facilities for extra-curricular activities
Leadership that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth
Opportunities to broaden your skills in compliance, operations and early years practice supported by the Nominated Supervisor
About You
You will bring:
Well developed leadership skills. Experience in management is preferred but not essential
A willingness to learn and develop skills
A sound knowledge of legislation governing the operation of children’s services as well as a solid understanding of the quality areas under the National Quality Standards
Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to plan,
work and manage time effectively
Ability to work in a cooperative, flexible and professional manner with staff, children, families and the wider school community
Commitment to child safety and inclusive practice
Confidence in supporting routines across an early childhood service
Salary and hours
20 hours per week, spread over four days.
Employment provisions that apply will not be less than those set out under the
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020
.
Selection Criteria
- Provide a brief summary of your previous experience in a leadership and/or mentorship role.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), National Quality Standard (NQS), and the Child Safe Standards, including how you embed these into your everyday practice.
- Outline the particular skills you would bring to this position and discuss any challenges you anticipate in this role.
Please submit written CV (including the details of two professional referees), Cover letter and response to the selection criteria (no longer than one page for the selection criteria responses) to:
[email protected]
Springside Kindergarten welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Springside Kindergarten is a Child Safe organisation. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, and to promoting a culture that protects children from harm. All staff are required to comply with our Child Safety Code of Conduct, relevant child safety legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Essential:
A suitable qualification for this role e.g. Early Childhood Teacher/Diploma as approved by ACECQA in accordance with the
Regulations
Experience working in education and care services
Must be able to fulfil the role of a person responsible for the service’s day-to-day operations as required by the Regulations.
Requirements
WWCC
Additional Requirements
Experience in leadership and/or management
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
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