• Full-Time, 12-Month Contract
• Location: Lady Forster Kindergarten, Elwood foreshore
• Salary: VECTEA Award ECT Scales

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Join our much-loved community kindergarten right on the Elwood foreshore as an Early Childhood Teacher in a full-time, 12-month maternity leave contract. This is a special opportunity to join a warm, supportive team, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and contribute to a rich nature-based program in a beautiful beachside setting.

This is a shared teaching role and we’re looking for an experienced, thoughtful teacher who values connection, collaboration, and meaningful learning.

In this role, you will:

• create engaging, play-based learning in natural environments
• listen to children’s ideas and use them to shape meaningful learning
• build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and the community
• contribute to a reflective, collaborative team culture
• teach across beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces on the Elwood foreshore

Lady Forster Kindergarten is a much-loved community kindergarten with more than 100 years of history, deep local connections, and a strong sense of belonging. Located on the Elwood foreshore, we have been rated ‘Exceeding’ in all seven National Quality Standards for more than a decade.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Nature-Based Practice: Experience or strong interest in outdoor education, beach/bush kinder, sustainability, and play-based learning.
• Inclusive Teaching: Ability to design responsive programs and support a range of learning needs.
• Active Supervision: Confidence supervising children safely in dynamic outdoor settings.
• Team Contribution: A calm, collaborative approach and the ability to positively contribute to team practice.

You’ll bring:

• At least 3 years’ experience delivering a high-quality ECT program.
• Approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and current VIT registration.
• Current First Aid, Mandatory Reporting, National Child Safety training, and WWC Check.
• Strong working knowledge of National Law, Regulations, EYLF, NQS, and Child Safe Standards.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.

ABOUT YOU (DESIRABLE):

• Experience in nature-based, beach, or bush kinder programs.
• Previous work in a highly rated community kindergarten service.
• Experience supporting inclusion in early childhood settings.

Why join us?

• Full-time, one year contract role commencing September 2026 (or earlier)
• 10 weeks’ annual leave each year
• Supportive team culture, wellbeing support, and free parking
• Exceptional beachside learning environment

Lady Forster Kindergarten is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working With Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure we are recruiting the right people.

If you’re looking for a role where relationships, community, and meaningful early learning are valued, we’d love to hear from you.

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.