Job Description

Join our team of valued teachers at our sessional kindergarten in Eynesbury

• Experienced sessional kindergarten teacher needed for a small but complex 4-year-old group
• Part time 22.5 hours per week, Sessions Mon & Wed, planning day flexible
• Maternity Leave Cover finishing 11 April 2027
• VECTEA wages and conditions - see below
• Paid time off over term breaks - up to10 weeks per year
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• We will NOT be considering provisionally registered teachers

Eynesbury Kindergarten

"Eynesbury Kindergarten is a modern, vibrant centre offering inclusive, high-quality play-based programs for three- and four-year-old children.

Co-located with Eynesbury Primary School, our strong partnership enables smooth and confident transitions into Primary education. Through shared resources, collaborative planning, and regular joint activities, children benefit from rich social interactions and a cohesive early learning experience across the shared site."

• Learn more here:https://sparkways.org.au/centres/eynesbury-kindergarten

We want to meet you:

Experienced sessional kindergarten teacher needed for complex group

• Are you a qualified and highly experienced Early Childhood Teacher?
• Do you have Full VIT registration?
• Do you have practical expertise in including children with additional needs, including children with trauma backgrounds?
• Do you have the skills to role model excellence in teaching - scaffolding and documenting children's learning in play based, child led pedagogy?
• Can you contribute to a child-centred, friendly team?
• Do people describe you as positive and energetic?
• Would you like to join a community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals?
• Do you want career progression opportunities, while also working close to your community?

Yes! …. then we would love to hear from you

How to apply

Please submit your application either via SEEK or directly on Sparkways career site.

If you have any questions Email Kavya in the Talent team: Kavya.ramakrishnegowda@sparkways.org.au

VECTEA Wages and conditions

• Staff on maximum term contracts are highly valued. We will consult with you on options for transfer or extension throughout the final months of the contract.
• VECTEA salary rates for teachers with 3 to 5 years of experience is currently $43 to $47 per hour, with increases and back pay expected before the end of 2026.
• Teachers with 5+ years of experience are supported to complete the Capability Assessment and move to Level 3 status with rates starting at $50.59 per hour
• The Federal Government Retention Grants do NOT apply in sessional kindergartens
• Generous personal leave and paid leave over the term breaks
• Regular professional development opportunities
• Hands-on internal practice coaches to support your group
• Supportive Area Manager with a strong practice in coaching and mentoring teachers and emerging leaders

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse and neglect.

Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.