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An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at 'St Peter and Ammaus' Early Learning in Joondanna!

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across WA, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.

Why join Wanslea?

• Full-time position with a 37.5-hour workweek, scheduled over 5 days from Monday to Friday
• $84,964.71 - $ 106,011.76 per annum * dependant on experience
• Ongoing professional development and in-house training
• Extra paid break between Christmas and New Year
• Additional employee benefits including discounted childcare rates at our amazing early learning and development centres, upto $18,550 tax free yearly savings, ability to purchase additional leave & many more
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about diversity and inclusion

About you

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational journey of young children while also taking on key Education Leader duties to support the development and implementation of high-quality early childhood programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, play-based education and care to children in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Lead, mentor, and support educators to ensure best practices in early childhood education and care.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes child development and well-being.
• Take on the Education Leader role, overseeing curriculum planning, assessment, and the professional development of staff.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure the center’s educational goals are met and continuously improved.
• Maintain effective communication with families and ensure strong partnerships in children's learning.
• Ensure the center’s compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent (as per ACECQA requirements).
• Proven experience as an Early Childhood Teacher with a deep understanding of child development and the EYLF.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and guiding other educators.
• Ability to undertake Education Leader responsibilities, including leading curriculum development, team collaboration, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and First Aid qualifications
• Provide a satisfactory current National Police Clearance
• A current Working with Children Card
• Demonstrate your understanding of ‘child safe’ environment
• Provide a current WA C Class Driver’s Licence

Additional Information:

This role offers non-contact time to support the Education Leader duties, ensuring a balance between your teaching responsibilities and leadership tasks. This time will allow you to focus on curriculum development, mentoring staff, and ensuring the high standards of education we uphold.

If you are an experienced and passionate educator looking to take on leadership responsibilities while continuing to make a difference in young children's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Job Description.

To view the position description, please follow the link below:

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To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au and for more employment opportunities. Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wanslea is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.