Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.  
Employment Status: Part-time | 38 hours per fortnight (5 days per fortnight)
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St Anthony’s Early Learning Centre 

St Anthony’s Early Learning Centre (ELC) is a welcoming and nurturing environment inspired by Reggio Emilia principles and slow pedagogy. Our connected and collaborative team supports play-based learning guided by the Early Years Learning Framework. Our thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces foster exploration and growth, while our planning—led by observations—builds on each child’s strengths and interests. Serving preschool age children from nearby suburbs, we work closely with families and are connected to the St Anthony’s and St Thomas the Apostle Primary School communities.

About the Role

The Early Childhood Teacher works with a supportive team of educators to plan and implement meaningful learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework. You will work together with our teaching team to create a vibrant preschool learning environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, play, and wonder. St Anthony's ELC is a welcoming community, that seeks to build positive and collaborative relationships for our staff, children and families.

This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Access to curriculum resources and professional development that support evidence-based early childhood teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved qualifications.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.
• Teaching Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
• Certificates in First Aid (HLTAID004) & Asthma and Anaphylaxis.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the ELC, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Rebecca Mackay on 02 6231 0491 or via email Bec.Mackay@cg.catholic.edu.au 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au