Job Description

Join our passionate team at Richmond Multicultural Children's Centre!

• Locum for three weeks from 13 July
• Part time - 15 hours per week - 2 days per week - Thu & Fri from 6 Aug to 18 Dec
• Experienced teacher needed for small but complex group
• VECTEA Terms & Conditions
• Support teacher returning to work from maternity leave

"Community and education are two things I value very highly. To work in a role where I can engage with the community and be a part of not only the children’s learning, but also the team and families I work with daily, and to have a positive impact in these spaces brings me a lot of joy." - Zoe Hewett-Batt, Centre Director.

SRMCC has an excellent outdoor play space that backs onto the Richmond community oval, allowing for regular outings for children within the local community. An ample, open outdoor space provides an opportunity for daily indoor-outdoor programs, with a significant focus on nature-based pedagogy. We are members of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program and have a hands-on kitchen garden where we grow herbs and vegetables to be used by our resident chef, encouraging children's involvement in menu planning. There is also a community-built home for feathered friends. In addition to this, we offer supplementary programs, including weekly music classes led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT), as well as a weekly Bush Kinder program for our integrated kindergarten group.

SRMCC also offers a parent partnership group to assist and arrange with fundraising events, several staff at the centre for over 10 years, a director with over 15 years experience in the sector, and a teaching qualification, and a team culture of lifelong learning and commitment to professional development and quality improvement...

To learn more about our wonderful centre, please visit our website - https://sparkways.org.au/centres/richmond-multicultural-childrens-centre-2

Available position

• Locum - 37.5 hours per week for three weeks, from 13 July to
• Part time - 15 hours per week - Thu & Fri - from 6 Aug to 18 December
• Experienced sessional kindergarten teacher needed for a small but complex multi-age funded kindergarten group
• VECTEA terms & conditions
• Maximum term, parental leave cover. We will consult with you on options to transfer to our other centres and sessional kindergartens at the end of the period
• We will NOT be considering provisionally registered teachers

We want to meet you:

Experienced sessional kindergarten teacher needed for complex group

• Are you a qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teacher?
• Do you have Full VIT registration?
• Do you have practical expertise in including children with additional needs?
• 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?

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

VECTEA Terms & Conditions

• 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
• Generous personal leave and paid leave over the term breaks

How to apply

Apply with your resume

• Through the link on Seek
• We will NOT be considering provisionally registered teachers

Any questions?

Email /call Mami in the Talent team

• employment@sparkways.org.au
• 0484 761 311

Our wonderful benefits

• Being part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individuality.
• Innovative work environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety come together.
• Wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations.
• 2 x tailored professional development days so you can reach your professional goals

A little bit about us

At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow.

We are here to spark change!

Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au

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 an 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.

Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?

Please click on the following link to learn more about our fabulous organisation https://sparkways.org.au/