A rare opportunity to step into a leadership-focused role within a highly regarded sessional kindergarten, suited to experienced educators seeking meaningful impact in a part-time structure.

Activity Group Leader is astructured, leadership-focused role within one of Victoria's most established community-managed kindergartens — designed for an experienced educator who wants to maintain impact without full-time hours.

What you gain from this role

Up to $42 per hour (well above award)

True part-time structure with leadership responsibility

Foreshore at the back, parklands at the front — nature shapes daily practice

Over-ratio staffing (supportive, well-resourced setting)

Generous non-contact time for planning and reflection

Mentoring from highly experienced teachers

High-quality learning resources

Free on-site parking

Closed over December–January

Ongoing professional development and a genuinely supportive leadership team

Your role in practice You will lead a dedicated extended-hours program for three- and four-year-old children, designing and delivering a high-quality learning environment aligned with the service's play-based and nature-led philosophy. This is a role with ownership — you will shape the program, contribute to its direction, and ensure consistency in practice.

You will also support and mentor educators and trainees, contributing to programming discussions and maintaining a strong, collaborative team culture alongside experienced teachers and leadership.

The role follows a consistent weekly structure, with one full day leading the program and additional dedicated time for planning, reflection, and mentoring.



Additional hours are available during school holiday programs, including time to plan and deliver excursions and incursions.

This role suits an educator who is confident taking ownership, values professional autonomy, and is committed to maintaining a high standard of practice.

Who this role suits This role suits an experienced educator ready to take on a defined leadership function within a part-time structure. You may be a Diploma-qualified educator stepping beyond room-level responsibility, an experienced room leader seeking reduced hours without losing impact, or an Early Childhood Teacher looking for a flexible, nature-based alternative to full-time teaching.

What you bring

Minimum

3 years' experience

in early childhood education and care

Demonstrated confidence contributing to

programming, documentation, and team practice

ACECQA-approved qualification

(Diploma minimum or working towards a Bachelor's degree)

This role is

not suited to placement-only experience or first ECT roles

Current

First Aid, CPR, Mandatory Reporting , and all required compliance certificates

Strong

communication and organisational capability

Confidence

leading a team and engaging with families

A collaborative, reflective approach to practice

Genuine alignment with

play-based, inquiry-led learning

Next steps Roles of this nature are rarely available. For the right educator, this represents a meaningful step into a more flexible, leadership-focused position within a highly regarded service.

If this aligns with your experience and the way you want to work, we welcome a confidential conversation or application.

📌 Activity Group Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Early Years Talent
📍 Melbourne