28 Nov
Nseyc
Melbourne
Early Childhood Educators: Sessional Kindergartens 2026
Posted: 11/11/2025
Closing Date: 11/12/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Job Category: Operations
Job Description
We are seeking to employ committed and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educators in the Hume and Merri-bek and North Melbourne areas.
Several exciting opportunities exists for educators to join our growing early years teams who make a positive difference in the lives of children and families as we have expanded our services within the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne.
About Northern Schools Early Years Cluster
The Northern Schools Early Years (NSEY) is an Early Years Management group that will support 19 Early Childhood services in 2026,17 of which are co-located on school sites. We are proud to have been previous winners in the Department of Education’s Victorian Early Years Awardsfor Improving Access and Participation in Early Learning and the Ministers Award for our Kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) model “Continuing of Learning” which continues to be our focus working in partnership with our schools and communities.
Our purpose is to “Love a Life of Learning and Living,” and we aim to set the highest standard of early years education in partnership with local schools and the community. We are committed to maximising outcomes for children in the early years, encouraging opportunities for families to be involved in their child’s early education and promoting qualified career support, development and well-being for our educators.
The Opportunity - Kindergartens on School Sites – Northern Suburbs of Melbourne - Hume & Merri-Bek Areas, North Melbourne
Our kindergartens areco-locatedon school sites anddeliver sessional kindergarten programs for three and four-year-old children. Our reputation is recognised both locally and nationally within the early childhood industry as an educational model and standard for the future, incorporating Kindergarten to Grade -6 and in some cases zero – grade 6, where we worked in an integrated service delivery model alongside schools, Maternal Health Nurses, playgroups and community hubs.
The successful Early Childhood Educators will support the delivery of our kindergarten programs.
Full time and Part-time positions are available at several of our Kindergartens, including our new Gladstone Views Primary School kindergarten due to open in 2026, offering sessional programs either 5 hours sessions or 7.5 hour session. Hours range from 17.5 to 35 hours per week spread over 3-5 days per week during school terms.
Educators are employed under the conditions of the VECTEA. The positions starts term 1 2026.
For further information regarding the kindergarten locations and to have a virtual tour of our services, please visit www.nseyc.org.au
About you:
Ifyou are a committed educatorand someone who wants to make a positivedifference in the lives of children, have a passion and commitment to working within an integrated service delivery model alongside schools, allied health professionals, community and welcome a supportive Early Years Management team,please apply.
Job benefits and perks
- Generous remuneration awarded in accordance with the VECTEA
- Ongoing professional learning, coaching and mentoring to support best practice and career development
- A positive culture where our employees rate the NSEY as a great place to work, with a strong focus on educator well-being and growth
- Integrated service delivery model, working alongside allied health professionals, including speech pathologists, psychologists and family support workers, schools and community.
- The NSEY reputation is recognised both locally and nationally within the early childhood industry as an educational model and standard for the future.
- We value trust, respect, relationships and curiosity, and through these, we all learn.
The Northern Schools Early Years is a child safe organisation and an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
To apply for this position, click on the “Quick Apply” button on Seek.
To obtain a copy of the position description, please call (03) 9306 1662 or email [email protected]
Desired Skills and Experience
Requirements: Diploma/Certificate III in Early Childhood
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📌 Early Childhood Educators: Sessional Kindergartens 2026 (Melbourne)
🏢 Nseyc
📍 Melbourne
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