Job Description

The Preschool

KU Castlecrag Preschool has been established for over 60 years and has long held a reputation for excellence in the education and care of children aged 3-5 years old in the community. This 50-place preschool has been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standards and operates within the Castlecrag community centre, with free parking onsite as well as multiple bus stops close by on Edinburgh Road. The service is open during NSW school term only.

The Role

Permanent, full time position working 7.6 hours per day, Monday-Friday. We are looking for someone with a completed certificate III qualification that values partnering with families, builds strong & genuine relationships with children and can work well within in team. Your term breaks will be paid.

Do you:

• Have a passion for working with children
• Aspire to further your career
• Want sector leading pay & benefits
• Want to be recognised for your contributions

• Desire to work with highly skilled professional colleagues

If that sounds like you, then you should choose KU for your next move!

Of course, you will need:

• Australian working rights
• A current Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised Certificate III

• Completed training in Child Protection

• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)
  

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Sector leading pay rates,
• Generous annual pay increases,
• Discounted child care fees
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Rostered days off for relevant roles,

• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave,

• 94% of staff say we live our values,
• KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,

• Blue Light discount card

• 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
  

How to apply:

Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

Want to know more?

Contact Sarah via careers@ku.com.au ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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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.