Early Childhood Teacher

Fixed Term, Full Time (38.0 hours per week)

27/01/2027 - 26/01/2028

Apply by 02/11/2026

Contact Name: Serena Zito

Contact Number: 03 8765 0***

School Website: www.dovetoncollege.vic.edu.au

Location Profile

Doveton College is a unique, diverse and vibrant learning community. It is unlike any other educational setting in Australia. Located in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Doveton College resides in one of the most disadvantaged metropolitan regions of Australia. It is the first of ten settings to be developed in association with the Colman Foundation, Our Place and the Department of Education.

Doveton College is complex in its operation; it seeks to support, foster and develop opportunities for all members of the Doveton Community including children, young people, and adults. The focus is on providing high quality teaching and learning programs for children and young people from 0 to 15 years old, with additional learning opportunities for parents and the wider community members. It provides a wide range of wrap-around educational, health and allied health services, Maternal and Child Health, and Adult Learning opportunities.

Early

Learning has an Exceeding Rating in all quality areas, operating a long day setting, with a focus on learning through play in a structured, appealing indoor/outdoor learning environment. Each week students from Foundation to Year 9 participate in the Doveton Engagement and Enrichment Program (DEEP) which operates as an extension to the school day and includes sports, performance, technology and artistic programs.

Doveton College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention is paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, those with culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability. Children are at the centre of all our decisions.

The community expectation is that the College will provide a safe and secure environment where the individual student can learn and develop to their full potential. In the school sector, high quality teaching and learning is non- negotiable. All staff are solid professional educators, implementing teaching and learning programs that are evidenced based and informed by research and best practice.

There is a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, alongside a well-developed social and emotional learning curriculum.

The Doveton College vision is clear and is based on the belief that every child will succeed. There is a commitment to:

- the potential of each of our children and young people to learn, to achieve and do their best
- empowering all our children and young people to be curious, independent, happy and motivated to excel
- a rigorous and dynamic curriculum to meet the needs of, and promote the growth of every child and young person
- a strong learning culture and team approach, based on the values of Respect, Excellence, Empathy, Resilience, and Belonging
- the belief that learning occurs in partnership with parents and families and the support of the community

We believe that strong positive relationships underpin all our work, and that the wellbeing of our children and young people is critical to their success and academic achievements. Families choose Doveton College because it is safe, inclusive and focused on each child's current and future learning needs. We aim to create a place where every young person feels known, supported and inspired to do their best.

The Early Learning Centre has been accredited twice with an ACECQA Excellence rating and currently holds an EXCEEDING rating. It comprises of three learning environments; a 0-3 year old room, 3 year old kinder room and a 4 year old kinder room. Each room is staffed with high quality educators, and ratios well above the minimum level required under national laws.

A qualified ELC teacher implements a high quality education program for every 3 and 4 year old child, that is based upon the National Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.



Each room runs an indoor/outdoor program taking advantage of the bright airy rooms and the extensive outdoor opportunities that are accessible all year round.

The ELC is able to access programs in the College such as PMP (Perceptual Motor Program), Music and library. Administration services are provided to the ELC, enabling the educators to focus on the children in their care and the provision of high quality programs.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated high quality pedagogical approaches, linked with an excellent understanding of children’s learning and development from birth to school age.

SC2 Excellent understanding of the National Quality Framework and Standards, relevant legislation, Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and transition to school.

SC3 Experience in implementing the planning cycle, analysing and evaluating an inclusive, child-centred program which supports young children’s learning and development.

SC4 Demonstrated ability to lead staff in the delivery of high-quality early childhood programs for a specific cohort of children.

SC5 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with children, parents, colleagues and the broader community to support the learning development agency, wellbeing and safety of children.

SC6 Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed practice and the capacity to cater for students with a wide range of trauma backgrounds and educational needs.

Role

There are three components to this position:

Leading the planning, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate educational program for very young children attending the Early Childhood Centre, Doveton College. This position will require you to work as a degree qualified educator across the whole early learning program.

You will act as a mentor and support other educators to deliver high quality programs for young children and families.

As a mentor you will demonstrate the following specialist knowledge, qualities and skills:

- Commitment to ensuring that the vision and mission statements are enacted.

- High-level problem-solving abilities, capacity to set priorities, establish realistic goals and support other educators to do the same.

- Excellent skills in communicating with children, families, staff, professionals and community members.

- Cultural competence

- Ability to reflect, critically evaluate and assess the effectiveness of work practices as an ongoing learner.

- Capacity to improve professional practice by seeking meaningful learning opportunities for yourself and other educators based on current theory.

- Ability to implement innovative and inclusive ways of acknowledging diversity within the community to improve service delivery.

Ability to work as part of a team, under the supervision of the Assistant Principal Early Childhood Pedagogy.

Responsibilities

Children

- Develop, in consultation with parents and educators, an educational program that is appropriate to the individual developmental needs and interests of children . The program will reflect the College's policies and the needs of the community, and be culturally appropriate.

- Develop, record and maintain documentation as specified in the NQF for individual children based on regular observations across all aspects of the child's development and share this information with parents as appropriate.

- Provide a healthy, safe and welcoming environment and ensure that children are supervised at all times.

- Work collaboratively with other members of the early childhood team to address the needs of families and children attending the service.

Parents

- Actively encourage parental involvement in developing and implementing the program at the service.

- Provide regular information for parents about the program, the operation of the College and child development





- Regularly communicate with parents on their child's development and progress in the early childhood programs.

- Ensure that new families are appropriately orientated and supported at the College.

Educators

- Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of educators performing duties related to children for which the position is directly responsible.

- Attend regular team meetings, to facilitate effective communication, internal staff development and discussion on management and programming for the College.

- Provide leadership while working as a member of a cooperative team and encourage educators who are involved in the program to contribute to the planning and implementation of the program.

- Work cooperatively with the leadership team and all staff to ensure College programs operate in a safe work environment and that staff follow safe work practices.

- Participate in annual staff review/performance development review process.

- Keep abreast of current issues relating to children’s services and liaise with relevant early childhood services and other professional services and organisations within the community

- Comply with the professional development requirements in any industrial award or agreement, such as the Professional Development and Enhancement Program (PDEP) under the VECTAA

- Recommend and participate in professional development of educators in consultation with the leadership team, including the orientation and formal appraisal of educators for whom the position is responsible

- Adhere to all service OHS safety procedures

Who May Apply A relevant tertiary Degree qualification in Early Childhood is mandated for this position. Experience in working with children 6 months - 6 years of age is required for this position.

Early Childhood Educators and Teachers with a dual early childhood/teaching degree currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ , disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

DE Values The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Other Information

Please ensure that your application includes:

- a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)

- a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
- names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

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