Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) | KU The Fields Kindergarten

KU The Fields Kindergartens

Are you a passionate early childhood leader ready to make a lasting impact? KU The Fields Kindergarten FW Kerr is seeking an experienced and inspiring Nominated Supervisor/Educational Leader to join our dedicated team and lead a community-focused service that truly makes a difference.

Located in the heart of the community, The Fields FW Kerr offers 33 cherished places for children, with vibrant 3-year-old programs running Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:30am–4:00pm) and dynamic 4-year-old groups on Mondays and Wednesdays.

At KU The Fields, we believe in more than just education, we believe in belonging, play, discovery, and inclusive learning. As a leader, you’ll work alongside a passionate and experienced team, helping to shape an environment where children thrive and feel genuinely at home.

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We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings strong leadership experience in early childhood education

  • Is committed to inclusive, relationship-based practice

  • Thrives on collaboration with families, communities, and colleagues

  • Wants to grow with an organisation that values professional development and innovation

If you're ready to lead a service where every child is seen, heard, and celebrated we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

• Educational Leader position

  • Nominated Supervisor

  • 34.75 hours paid per week including paid break time

  • Mondays and Wednesdays 4-year-old group (Dan Dan Rosellas) 8:00am-12:15pm

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-year-old group (Lorikeets) 8:30am-4:00pm

  • Fridays 9:45am-4:30pm non-contact day

  • 11.25 hours of non-contact time plus 1 hour educational leader time per week

  • Uniform and first aid allowance paid

Criteria

• An ACCEQA recognised Degree in Early Childhood

  • Valid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates

  • VIT Registration

  • Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children,

  • Current Working with Children Check

  • Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)

How to apply

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For inquiries, please contact Trish, HR Partner on viacareers@ku.com.au(please note:applications arenotaccepted 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.

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