Casual Diploma Break Cover Educators – Sessional Kinder

At Sparkways we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity creativity and a love of learning in young children.

We are committed to creating safe inclusive and stimulating environments where children can explore play and grow. We are here to spark change!

Learn more about Sparkways: Sparkways Casual Relief Team

• Casual Sessional Kindergarten vacancies
• 3 hour Break Cover shifts: 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
• Diploma minimum qualifications
• Up to $48.22 per hour
• Start from 5 October 2026
• Must be available at least 2 days in each week
• Potential to transition to a permanent position in 2027

Regular shifts available at the following locations:

Western Suburbs Hillside Burnside Diggers Rest Mambourin Melton Fraser Rise Rockbank

Northern Suburbs Beveridge Thomastown Donnybrook Doreen Mernda

Who we are looking for:

• Completed qualifications Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Experienced and qualified Early Childhood Educator working with 3- and 4-year-old children including children with additional needs.
• Able to contribute to a child-centred friendly team and bring a positive and energetic approach.
• Interested in joining a community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals.
• Seeking career progression opportunities with potential to transition to a permanent position in 2027.
• Interested in working closely with and contributing to the local community.

What we offer:

• Be part of an inclusive team that celebrates individuality.
• Innovative work environments where imagination learning fun and safety come together.
• Wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations.
• 2 tailored professional development days to support you in achieving your professional goals.
• 10 weeks of paid annual leave during school term breaks.

How to Apply

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Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is reflected in our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that children and young people are safe while involved in our care and programs.

All children have the right to safety security and protection from physical emotional verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.

Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.