Early Childhood Teacher Educational Leader

• Permanent part time role 44 hours per fortnight commencing 2026
• 3- & 4-year-old Kindergarten program located in Ringwood
• Mentoring and professional development available

Your new role

As a qualified Early Childhood Teacher you will support the overall operations of the service and lead guide and support a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children. This role commences in Term 1 of 2026 working 44 hours per fortnight.

This includes:

• Providing pedagogical leadership to the team to ensure the provision of a contemporary quality and diverse educational program based on an approved curriculum framework.
• Ensuring childrens agency choice and influence are promoted so that the programs meet the interests and abilities of each child.
• Providing leadership and being part of a large passionate professional team ensuring the provision of quality Early Childhood programs at the early learning service.
• Ensuring partnerships are developed with families and in the community.
• Ongoing reflective practice critical reflection and developing a positive professional team and organisational culture.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate under the VECTEA super you can access the following:

• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• 60% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service.
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

You enjoy working autonomously while being part of and supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking team. You can develop and maintain strong positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders with empathy and support at the forefront of your work.

Youll also bring with you:

• A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood or equivalent Approved Australian Childrens Education & Care Quality Authority qualification).
• A current VIT Registration.
• Experience gained in Early Childhood.
• Strong organisation and planning skills including high attention to detail.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions reach out to Tanya Thomas Early Learning Program Manager via for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal a person with disability from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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