Description:
DescriptionWhat is the Permanent Relief Team?
The Permanent Relief Team is a dedicated group of around 60 skilled educators and teachers, who work across diverse regions to make a real difference in the lives of children. Led by a seasoned early childhood professional, the team is supported by dedicated coordinators, ensuring you always have the resources you need to thrive.
As a member of the team, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining continuity and delivering exceptional education and care when regular staff are absent. But that's just the beginning! Picture yourself working alongside passionate educational leaders, gaining the opportunity to travel to various services, each with its own unique specializations. You’ll also receive personalized mentoring to accelerate your professional growth, helping you reach new heights in your career. If you're looking for an exciting and fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this is the place to be!
The Role
We’re on the hunt for a passionate and dedicated Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teacher who’s ready to make a real impact! If you're a fully qualified educator with experience in delivering high-quality early education in a play-based setting, this is your chance to shine.
In this role, you’ll work Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day, and be available for a variety of shifts, including opening and closing, as you'll take on the responsibility of being a nominated person.
But that’s not all! As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a range of exciting benefits, including a monthly Rostered Day Off (in a full-time role), a travel allowance, and the opportunity to access free professional learning and mentorship to help you grow and thrive in your career.
The services allocated to this position are:
- KU Alfred
- KU Birnbial
- KU Craigieburn
- KU Daniella
- KU Maidstone
- KU Monash
- KU Koo Wee Rup
Ready to be part of a supportive, energetic team and take your career to the next level? We’d love to hear from you!
Experience the KU Difference
KU has been recognised as the Employer of Choice 8 times more than any other provider within the sector! We are incredibly proud to have obtained this recognition every year since 2016. Join us if you want to be seen and valued as an Early Childhood Professional working in supportive and inclusive environments.
KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:
- Generous annual pay increases
- 12 rostered days off per year, in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave
- Up to 14 weeks of KU full pay parental leave
- Travel Allowance
- Ongoing professional development including in leadership and management
- 94% of staff say we live our values
- KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers
- KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal
- Access to extensive free professional learning
- An inclusive culture with a shared vision
- Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces
- Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.
Candidates will need:
- Relevant experience
- An ACCEQA recognised Diploma or bachelor’s degree in early childhood,
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
- Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children,
- Current Working with Children Check
- VIT Registration (Teacher qualified)
- Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011),
- Drivers License and own vehicle (travel allowance included)
How to apply:
Please submit your updated Cover Letter and Updated Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.
Want to know more?
Contact Trish, HR Partner via 02 9121 6158.
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KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.
KU is a sensitive employer, and the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability is of utmost importance.