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Job Description:

The Centre

KU Kooinda is a work based child care centre based within the University of Newcastle campus. The name 'Kooinda' means 'a happy place' in the local indigenous Awabakal language, our focus is on ensuring we provide a happy, safe and accepting environment, which reflects and enriches the lives and identities of the children and families that attend our centre.

At Kooinda, we give priority to nurturing genuine relationships and providing children with consistent emotional support in order to develop the skills and understandings they need to interact positively with others.

For more information, please visit the centre website:

The Role

We are looking for an experienced teaching Director with a completed teaching qualification in Early Childhood Education, proven leadership skills and strong pedagogical practice who values partnering with families and is keen to put their skills into practice by leading the small and established team. An interest in sustainability and nature play would be highly regarded.

This full time, permanent position will see you working 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday with a mixture of time on the floor teaching, as well as time in the office completing administrative duties. You will accrue one monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) and have access additional benefits including discounted health insurance, not for profit salary packaging, and additional paid leave.

We want you to be as passionate about early childhood education and as committed to achieving positive outcomes as we are.

In addition, you will have:

· Work rights to enable you to work in Australia

· A current NSW Working with Children Check

· A recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree level of qualification in Early Childhood or similar as approved by Australian Children's Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)

· Teacher Accreditation through NESA

· Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children (CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk or CHCPRT002 - Support the rights and safety of children and young people)

· A current First Aid certificate as approved by ACECQA along with current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates

· Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and how they apply in your state

· Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

· Professional level of written and verbal communication skills

· Solid computer literacy skills as you would be required to work with financial systems

Why join us?

KU has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. At KU we want to make your work with us as interesting and rewarding as we possibly can.

KU is a culturally sensitive employer, committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and employees.

The KU Difference:

• We Reward - We offer sector leading pay and benefits including salary packaging and discounted private health insurance.
• We Build Careers - We enable and encourage our people to grow and evolve with us
• We Grow Our People - We provide opportunities to learn, grow and enhance your professional practice through KU's high quality professional learning program
• We Offer an Inclusive Culture - We've created a diverse and inclusive working culture with a shared vision and common values.

How do you apply?

If the above resonates with you and you feel you can positively contribute to this close-knit team, please click the 'Apply now' button to be taken to the application form.

For inquiries contact Sarah via careers@ku.com.au (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

To view other exciting vacant positions, please visit our website

About Us:

KU Children's Services is one of the most respected early education providers in Australia. Our reputation for rewarding our staff results in the high quality of our services.

100% of KU centres meet or exceed the National Quality Standards.

Our KU family make a difference in the lives of children. You can progress your career, grow your expertise and contribute to your community by joining our team.

About the Team:

Why join us?

KU Children's Services has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice in 2018, 2017 and 2016. We want to make your work with us as interesting and rewarding as we possibly can.

To encourage and support your professional journey, KU offers:

- Sector leading employment conditions and pay

- Well resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces.

- An outstanding professional learning program

- Opportunities for career enhancement, progression and development

- Leading edge technology

- Paid Parental Leave for all staff

- Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues

- A commitment to innovative and child-focused research on curriculum, future innovations and trends

The KU Difference:

We Reward - We offer sector leading pay and benefits including salary packaging and discounted private health insurance.

We Build Careers - We enable and encourage our people to grow and evolve with us

We Grow Our People - We provide opportunities to learn, grow and enhance your professional practice through KU's high quality professional learning program

We Offer an Inclusive Culture - We've created a diverse and inclusive working culture with a shared vision and common values.

KU Children's Services