Diploma Educators for Kinder Break Covers – Jan 2026

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:

About the role

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Diploma-qualified Educators or those actively working towards their Diploma to join our passionate kindergarten team! You can either start now as a casual or Permanent part-time from 27 Jan 2026.

Break Cover shifts are short sessions that take place in the middle of the day offering you an excellent opportunity to:

• Build your sessional kinder experience
• Ease back into work
• Combine with your ECT studies
• ..or combine with your OSHC shift

Available Positions:

Hillside 3.25 hours per day

Mondays 10:45 am 2:00 pm

Melton West 3.25 hours per day

Monday 10:45 am 2:00 pm

Laurimar 2 hours per day

Monday 12:00 pm 2:00 pm

Eynesbury 2/ 3.25 hours per day

Mondays 11:00 am 2:15 pm; Fridays 12:00 pm 2:00 pm;

Beveridge 3.25 hours per day

Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 am 2:15 pm

Who we are looking for

• Diploma qualified educator with positive energetic and enthusiastic in their approach
• Demonstrate initiative and contribute to a child-centred friendly team environment
• Have the ability to interact positively with children and supervise the environment carefully
• Show a genuine commitment to supporting childrens learning and wellbeing
• Value being part of a community of passionate like-minded ECEC professionals
• Seek career progression opportunities while working close to their community

Read our information sheet here with salary details:

• to apply

  Please submit your application either via SEEK or directly on Sparkways career site. If you have any questions Email /call Kavya in the Talent team:

  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 a child safe and 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.