Bayside Council

Early Childhood Teacher Mascot Childcare Centre (Mat Leave Position)

• Maternity Leave Cover until January 2026
• Opportunity to work across 0 – 5 age groups
• Friendly team and great work environment

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, with services for families, children, and seniors, as well as leisure and cultural programs

About the Role

Children’s Services aim to provide innovative and quality early education and care programs in line with the National Quality Framework that reflect the children and families in the service.

• We are looking for a passionate Teacher to join our vibrant and innovative team at Hillsdale Child Care Centre. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and have a desire to shape a child’s early life and development, then this role is for you.
  As one of our educators you will:
• Teach practices that are culturally inclusive of all children.
• Have continued positive relationships with each child.
• Create and implement programs for each child.
• Maintain confidential, accurate, and updated child and family records.
• Undertake mandatory reporting in line with Child Protection guidelines and responsibilities.

About You

• We are looking for someone who has:
• Early Childhood Teaching qualification and relevant experience working with children 0 – 5 years
• Current Teacher Accreditation Number - NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Current First Aid Certificate relevant to the position
• Working with Children Check (NSW)
• Approved Child Protection training
• Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework including the National Law and Regulations, and Child Protection legislation
• Shifts will be required as per the Children’s Services’ rotating roster. Span of hours for the position is 7:00am to 6:00pm in accordance with the award and as varied from time to time.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external.

Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community, such as:

• On site renewal of certifications
• Time in lieu for afterhours meetings
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Free flu vaccinations
• Nappy change allowance
• Salary sacrificing
• Programming time
• Training and career advancement
• No afterhours cleaning
• 3 days Children’s Services Special Leave
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include the position you are applying for and an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted by email to: recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with subject line F24/833 Early Childhood Teacher

Closing date: Thursday 16 January 2025

Salary range: $84,822.61 to $95,001.61 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation

Enquiries: Diana Smith, Coordinator Early Education and Care at diana.smith@bayside.nsw.gov.au or on 0428 121 337

Background Checks: Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position. 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. 
 environment.