• Unique opportunity to lead the first 3-year-old Early Learning Program in Tasmania. 
• Part-time including dedicated 6 hours minimum non-contact hours.
• $40 per hour negotiable + educational leader allowance + salary packaging. 

Your new role

This is a unique opportunity to lead the first 3-year-old Early Learning Program in Tasmania.

Based in East Devonport, you will enjoy a part-time role that combines operational leadership, including at least 6 hours of non-contact time and rostered teaching.

This brand-new program will operate Monday to Wednesday for on site teaching time, and you will lead and support a team focused on nurturing children’s strengths, interests and social connections and teaching values that reflect the community - kindness, reliance and teamwork.

You will be well supported to succeed in your new role and have opportunities to grow and develop as part of the Tasmanian Early Learning leadership team. A diploma educator will be part of your team and will also have dedicated non-contact time to support you and the program.

Benefits of working at Uniting

In addition to a base hourly rate + super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
• Receive a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.

Your skills and experience

You’re a skilled and Bachelor-qualified teacher with a track record supporting and leading people.

You will also bring with you:

• Demonstrated understanding of quality frameworks and continuous quality improvement processes. 
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of early childhood development and education. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the Early Years Learning and Development Frameworks and National Quality Framework. 

View the position description here.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.

For any questions, please contact Katie Wiseman, Operations & Development Manager, on 0488 237 275 during business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.