Early Childhood Teacher | Birchip | Permanent Part-Time | 30 Hours Per Week
Salary: As per VECTEA, dependent on classification and experience
Location: Birchip, Mallee Region
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time | 30 hours per week
Looking for something a little different?
Sometimes the best career opportunities are found outside the city.
Tradewind Australia is partnering with a welcoming regional kindergarten to find an experienced Early Childhood Teacher who wants to make a genuine difference in a small community.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a kindergarten program, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and become part of a supportive team where your contribution really matters.
With 30 hours per week, including 20 hours of direct teaching and 10 hours of planning time, ongoing employment and VECTEA conditions, this role offers a rewarding teaching opportunity with a great balance between work and life.
For someone looking to take the next step in their career, there is also the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor.
Why consider this opportunity?
- Permanent ongoing position: Enjoy the security of an ongoing role.
- 30 hours per week: 20 contact hours and 10 hours of planning time.
- VECTEA conditions: Salary and conditions in line with the applicable VECTEA classification.
- Work-life balance: Tuesday and Thursday teaching days, plus a half-day Wednesday.
- Leadership opportunities: Potential to take on Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor responsibilities.
- Make a real difference: Work within a small kindergarten community where relationships and quality learning matter.
- Regional lifestyle: Become part of a close-knit rural community in the Mallee region.
About the Role
Working across both the funded 3 and 4 Year Old Kindergarten programs, you'll play an significant role in delivering engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
The kindergarten also offers an additional five hours for its vulnerable cohort, providing further opportunity to support children and families who benefit from additional assistance.
You'll have the opportunity to shape the learning environment, work collaboratively with your colleagues and build strong relationships with families and the wider community.
For the right person, there is scope to take on additional Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging kindergarten programs aligned with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
- Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child feels supported.
- Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Observe, document and assess children's learning and development.
- Work collaboratively with educators to support quality practice and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the kindergarten's educational program.
- Champion child safety, wellbeing and inclusion across the service.
What We're Looking For
You'll be an experienced Early Childhood Teacher who is passionate about early learning and enjoys building genuine connections with children, families and colleagues.
You'll also bring:
- A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Current VIT registration or eligibility to obtain registration.
- Previous paid experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher, outside of student placement.
- A sound understanding of the EYLF and Victorian kindergarten requirements.
- Confidence planning and delivering high-quality educational programs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Experience in Educational Leadership or Nominated Supervisor responsibilities would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Please note:
This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applications with full work rights only. Applicants whose only experience has been through student placements will not be considered.
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning education recruitment agency, recognised for our commitment to quality, relationships and exceptional candidate experience.
We work closely with kindergartens, early learning services and schools across Victoria, connecting educators and teachers with opportunities where they can genuinely thrive.
When you work with us, you'll receive personalised support throughout the recruitment process, including:
- Honest insights into the role, service and expectations.
- Resume and interview preparation.
- Guidance throughout the application and interview process.
- Ongoing support from a team that understands the early years sector.
We're here to help you find the right role, not just your next role.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced ECT looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply or contact our Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110 0090 or
[email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We work exclusively with organisations that share our commitment to creating child-safe environments and maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and professional conduct.
All applicants will be subject to comprehensive screening and compliance checks, including verification of qualifications, Working with Children Checks, identity verification, reference checks and any further compliance requirements relevant to the organisation.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Victoria)
🏢 Tradewind Recruitment
📍 Victoria