About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and fully qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join the team working 2 days per week, Thursday and Friday (16 hours per week) on a rotating roster. This is a fixed term contract until April 2027 and provides access to our casual pool. You will be joining a truly dedicated team along with all of the KU learning resources at your disposal.
Responsibilities
- Proven teamwork experience
- An ability to mentor and lead other educators
- To be available to work 8 hours every Thursday and Friday (16 hours per week) on a rotating roster.
Requirements
- Relevant working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)
- Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010)
- Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
- Australian working rights
- A current and valid NSW Working with Children Check
- NESA Teacher Accreditation
- A National Child Safety Training Certificate (through Geccko)
- A completed training in Child Protection (CHCPRT025) and an understanding of the legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children
- A valid First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012) with separate Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (22556VIC & 22578VIC) & CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)
Location
- West Lindfield
Work Type
- Part-time
- Fixed term contract
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
Benefits
- Generous annual pay increases
- 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff (pro rata)
- 20% employee discount of CCS Gap Fee within a KU Service
- Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave
- Access to variety of salary packaging options
- Access to KU Plus - an extensive Employee Benefits Program with access to discounts & cashback from over 400 retailers
- Blue light discount card
- Access to our Health & Wellbeing portal
- Access to FREE professional learning
- Support with ECT accreditation
- An inclusive culture with a shared vision
About the Company
- KU has been proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice for 10 consecutive years.
- This recognition reflects a workplace culture where people are supported to thrive, innovate and build meaningful, long‑term careers through investment in their future.
- KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, families and educators.
- Side by side, we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn it’s OK to be different, and that we can all be different, together.
- We are proud to say that 95% of KU employees agree that we live our values!
- KU Bradfield Park Children's Centre is a 53-place service in the heart of West Lindfield that caters for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old.
- With an emphasis on an inclusive environment, children feel like they belong and are encouraged to play, discover and learn.
- The service has specially designed indoor and outdoor spaces that encourage children to explore and learn within a nurturing environment.
- Well known within the local community for their focused, play based education approach, the team also has a commitment to sustainability, and gardening and a strong interest in infant and toddler pedagogy.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
