Job Description

The Service

At KU Peter Pan La Perouse, we provide more than childcare—we create a safe, nurturing space where children can grow, explore, and thrive. Set in a natural outdoor environment with mature native trees, our preschool inspires curiosity, creativity, and a sense of wonder.

We support each child to learn at their own pace, celebrating their individuality and potential every day. Proudly rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard by the NSW Department of Education, we are committed to excellence in early childhood education.

The Role

This role is a direct result of our groundbreaking KU Children’s Services Teacher’s Enterprise Agreement 2025. Our new agreement is designed to continue setting new benchmarks in the sector, providing our employees with the best conditions. The new Agreement features increased Educational Leader and programming time, more child-free days, up to 15 weeks paid parental leave provisions, building on our already amazing staff supports and benefits.

You will work on permanent, part time basis (38 hours per fortnight) providing relief to the Director for educational leader and administration duties. The breakdown of the role is as below:

• Week 1 – 7.6 hour per day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

• Week 2 – 7.6 hours per day, Thursday and Friday

You will also have access to join our casual pool if desired.

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, choose KU when taking the next step on your professional journey!

Of course, you will need:

• 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,
• Up to 15 weeks of KU full paid parental leave,
• 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.