
Diploma Educators for Kinder Break Covers - Jan 2026
Sparkways
Posted 19 hours ago
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: https://sparkways.org.au
About the role
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Diploma-qualified Educators β or those actively working towards their Diploma β 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:
π Hillside β 3.25 hours per day
Mondays | 10:45 am β 2:00 pm
π Melton West β 3.25 hours per day
Monday | 10:45 am β 2:00 pm
π Laurimar β 2 hours per day
Monday | 12:00 pm β 2:00 pm
π Eynesbury β 2/ 3.25 hours per day
Mondays | 11:00 am β 2:15 pm; Fridays | 12:00 pm β 2:00 pm;
π Beveridge β 3.25 hours per day
Tuesday & Thursday | 11:00 am β 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 childrenβs 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:
- https://sparkways.org.au/uploads/documents/Working-in-Sessional-Kindergarten-Jul-2024.pdf
How 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.
About Sparkways
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