Job Description

The Service

KU Cheltenham Memorial Preschool, located at the corner of Beecroft Road and The Promenade in Cheltenham, is a vibrant 50-place preschool nestled within a large, established woodland garden. Operating Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:36 PM during NSW school terms, we provide a nurturing environment where children aged 3 to 5 years feel a strong sense of belonging.

Our play-based curriculum celebrates each child's unique personality, learning style, and family background, offering engaging experiences such as construction play, art and craft, music and dancing, and physical activities like climbing and ball games. The expansive outdoor spaces, including a mud kitchen, sandpit, and dramatic play areas, encourage exploration and creativity, fostering well-being and self-confidence. With a dedicated team of educators, KU Cheltenham Memorial Preschool is committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education in a safe, stimulating, and caring environment.

The Role

Perfect opportunity if you are looking to pick up some extra hours or another role. This role will see you working on Tuesday, 8am-pm on a permanent part time basis. You will also be able to join our casual pool and pick up additional work on non-contracted days if desired.

Requirements

• Australian working rights
• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
• Completed training in Child Protection legislation and National Child Safety Training completed through Geccko
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
• NESA Teacher Accreditation
• 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:

• Generous annual pay increases,
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff, (full time roles)
• Up to 15 weeks of KU full paid parental leave in addition to government paid entitlements,
• 20% Staff discount off CCS Gap Fees
• Access to variety of salary packaging options,
• 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
• 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.

How to apply:

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

Want to know more?

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

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

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.