Job Description

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Merri-bek Early Years Management – Coburg North VIC

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Merri-bek Early Years Management (MEYM) proudly manages 8 high-quality, stand-alone kindergartens in the Merri-bek municipality. We are a not-for-profit organisation focused on delivering outstanding 3- and 4-year kindergarten to local families within the communities where our services operate. You can find out about our services by visiting our website: our-kindergartens/

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Merri-bek Early Years Management (MEYM) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Service Leader and Early Childhood Teacher to lead one of our mixed age (3-5 years) kindergarten groups at our Lake Park Kindergarten service for a part time (30 hours per week) parental leave contract.

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This role combines teaching with Service Leader responsibilities, providing an opportunity to lead the day-to-day operation of the kindergarten while remaining closely connected to children, families and the teaching program.

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In this role, you will:

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- Deliver meaningful, play-based learning experiences that spark curiosity and support children’s learning and development.
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- Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Lake Park team, helping to create a positive, collaborative and well-organised service.
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- Support high-quality practice, regulatory compliance,



child safety and continuous improvement across the kindergarten.
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- Build strong relationships with families and the wider community, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
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- Work collaboratively with MEYM’s leadership and support team and contribute your knowledge, experience and ideas to the broader organisation.
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We’re a community-focused, child-safe organisation with a strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high-quality early childhood education. You’ll be supported by a broader MEYM team that values collaboration, professional growth and child-centred practice.

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This is a great chance for an experienced ECT who enjoys both teaching and leadership, or someone ready to take the next step in their early childhood career.

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We can’t wait to welcome you to the team!

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MEYM is a child safe organisation and our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care.

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We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disability, and those looking to return to the workforce.

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📌 Experienced Service Leader and Early Childhood Teacher - Parental Leave Role (Melbourne)
🏢 Merri-bek Early Years Management
📍 Melbourne