About the role

We are looking for a passionate, experienced and hands-on Early Childhood Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team at our Melville centre. This role focuses on teaching in our Kindergarten program, building meaningful relationships and creating engaging, play-based learning experiences. You will work alongside an established Room Leader, with up to one full day of dedicated non-contact time per week to focus on ECT-specific programming, documentation, assessments and professional responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

- Deliver hands-on teaching in our Kindergarten program, building meaningful relationships and creating engaging, play-based learning experiences
- Work collaboratively alongside educators and the existing Room Leader
- Develop and document meaningful educational programs, observations, assessments and school-readiness experiences
- Utilise dedicated non-contact time to focus on ECT-specific programming, documentation, assessments and professional responsibilities
- Maintain a calm, confident and positive approach with excellent communication skills
- Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Prioritise child safety and active supervision, maintaining high standards of education and care
- Mentor and support fellow educators to grow professionally
- Contribute fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the ongoing development of our Kindergarten program
- Step into an Educational Leader role across the centre for the right candidate

About you

- Proven experience in the early childhood education sector or an early childhood school setting
- Strong understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Framework
- Confident in developing and documenting meaningful educational programs, observations, assessments and school-readiness experiences
- Organised, proactive and takes initiative, with a strong sense of ownership,



responsibility and accountability
- Warm, reliable, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about early childhood education
- Enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in their work
- Interested in professional growth, mentoring and leadership development

Benefits

- Supportive and approachable leadership team that values collaboration, open communication and professional development
- Up to one full day of dedicated non-contact time each week to support quality programming, planning and documentation
- Competitive above-award remuneration that recognises your qualifications, experience and contribution
- Opportunities for qualified growth, mentoring and leadership development, including a potential centre-wide Educational Leader position
- Friendly, family-owned centre where educators are valued, supported and encouraged to contribute their ideas

The Offer

We are offering a generous six-figure remuneration package, with flexibility to tailor the benefits to suit the right candidate.

Depending on your experience, qualifications and what matters most to you, the package may include:

- Highly competitive above-award salary, recognising your experience and contribution.
- Worker Retention Payment (WRP) in addition to applicable remuneration.
- Generous performance and retention bonuses for the right candidate.
- Additional paid annual leave above standard entitlements, negotiable as part of your package.
- Dedicated paid non-contact time, with the potential for up to one full day per week for programming,



documentation and planning.
- Work-from-home flexibility for suitable non-contact duties, by arrangement.
- Educational Leader opportunities for candidates interested in taking on additional leadership responsibilities.
- Career progression across our growing group of family-owned early learning centres.
- Supportive leadership, professional development and opportunities to contribute your ideas.

We recognise that different teachers value different things. Some prefer a higher salary, others value additional holidays, flexibility or professional development.

We're happy to discuss a package that reflects your experience and priorities.

Why Join Us?

We're a family-owned group of early learning centres that genuinely values its educators and teachers.

We believe great early childhood education comes from passionate people who feel supported, respected and empowered to do their best work.

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our Kindergarten program while being part of a team that values collaboration, initiative and continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone who wants to be part of the centre, not simply fill a position.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Early Childhood Teacher looking for a rewarding role, a supportive team and a remuneration package that recognises your value, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your resume and a brief introduction.

We welcome confidential enquiries and are happy to discuss the position, remuneration and flexibility available before proceeding with a formal application.

Pay: $39.83 – $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Childcare assistance
- Extended annual leave
- Professional development assistance
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Willagee)
🏢 Wool and Thimble School of Early Learning
📍 Willagee