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    Early Childhood Teacher - Penrith, Australia - KU Children's Services

    KU Children's Services
    KU Children's Services Penrith, Australia

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    What is the Permanent Relief Team?

    The Permanent Relief Team is made up of around 60 qualified educators and teachers that work across assigned regions. The permanent relief team is led by an experienced early childhood professional, and the team has dedicated coordinators as a support resource. Permanent relief members ensure continuity and high quality education and care for children attending our services when a regular staff member is absent.

    Imagine the chance to work alongside a number of highly motivated educational leaders, have the opportunity to travel across a number of services with unique specialisations and receive mentoring to excel your personal growth as a professional.

    The Role

    We are looking for a fully qualified teacher who is enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced in delivering high quality early education in a play-based setting.

    At times, you may also be called upon to temporarily fulfill the role of Director or even take on the responsibilities of the Nominated Supervisor. Therefore, you will need to be confident in stepping into leadership roles when needed. In that time, you'll be responsible for guiding and managing a team of educators, ensuring smooth program implementation and development. Excellent communication skills are key, as you'll be sharing children's educational experiences with parents and colleagues.

    The services allocated to this position are:

  • (Katoomba)
  • ,
  • (Bella Vista)
  • We have two opportunities:

  • Permanent Full Time - Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day
  • Part Time Fixed Term Parental Leave Contract Until March Monday and Tuesday 8 hours a day
  • You will receive a monthly Rostered Day Off (full time role), travel allowance, access to free professional learning and mentorship.

    Experience the KU Difference

    KU has been recognised as the Employer of Choice 8 times more than any other provider within the sector We are incredibly proud to have obtained this recognition every year since 2016. Join us if you want to be seen and valued as an Early Childhood Professional working in supportive and inclusive environments.

    KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

  • Generous annual pay increases
  • 12 rostered days off per year, in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU full pay parental leave
  • Travel Allowance
  • Ongoing professional development including in leadership and management
  • 94% of staff say we live our values
  • KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers
  • 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.
  • Candidates will need:.

  • Australian working rights
  • A current NSW Working with Children Check
  • An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
  • Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
  • 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 and the Education and Care Services National Regulations
  • Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)
  • How to apply:

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    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.

    KU is a sensitive employer, and the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability is of utmost importance.



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