Education Leader - Early Childhood Diploma Educator - Flemington - full time

Would you love a permanent, full-time Education Leader position in Flemington?Full time - 5 days per week - 8 hour shifts with monthly RDO$36.40 to $37.50 per hour, based on your experience. Includes current 10% retention grant loading. Next increase coming in December!PLUS Education Leader allowance $4,567 per annumLead pedagogy - planning, resourcing, staff coaching and enthusiasmOne day off the floor in most weeksShare opening and closing shifts - service hours are 7.00 am to 6.30 pmShowgrounds ELC on Epsom Road, Flemington - close to public transport, and free parking available. Supermarket nearby.95%* Staff Childcare Discount (on gap between CCS and full fee)People-centred management with health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu VaccinationsExtensive professional development including partnership with Berry Street for Trauma Informed best practice trainingPart of a for-purpose Early Childhood management company - we are big enough to provide great career pathways and small enough to know you as an individualThe Showgrounds Early Learning Centre is a community-focused early learning and childcare service conveniently tucked away at the rear of a shopping precinct. Our passion is providing high-quality education and care to support great life outcomes for children. We are well established with stable and experienced managers, well resourced rooms and a newly updated outdoor play area.Our families can tell you what they feel about our service: "The staff here are very caring and committed to the development of children. Over the 5 years my children have been attending, there has been nothing but positive experiences. The low turnover of high quality staff here speaks volumes for the quality of the centre."Find out more: https://sparkways.org.au/centres/showgrounds-childrens-centreDo you bring?Diploma ECECExtensive experience in programming, planning and coordinating other Educators Room Leader experienceProfessional skills, confidence, conscientiousness and playfulnessGreat feedback on your ability to care for and engage with families, babies and toddlersA reputation for positivity, energy and great team-workIf the answer is Yes - then we would love to meet you!How To ApplyApply through the link on Seek or email to employment@sparkways.org.auAny questions?Email /call: Judith Nimmoemployment@sparkways.org.au0437 942 438Our Wonderful BenefitsProudly part of the multi-employer agreement to provide you with the government's retention grant loading on your wagesBeing part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individualityInnovative work environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety come togetherWellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations2 x tailored professional development days so you can reach your professional goalsA Little Bit About UsAt 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.auChild safety and inclusivenessSparkways 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.Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?