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Miners Rest Kindergarten Leader (Early Childhood Teacher) Ballarat VICPosted by Miners Rest Primary School - School Council on 25 Nov 2025Organization: Miners Rest Primary School - School CouncilPosition type: Full-timeClosing date: 28.11.2025About the Centre/ServiceMiners Rest Kindergarten was established in 2015 and is a sessional kindergarten proudly managed by the Miners Rest Primary School Council. Conveniently located next to Miners Rest Primary School, just 10 km northwest of Ballarat, we offer a strong yearround transition program with regular school visits to support a smooth and confident start to primary education. The purposebuilt facility features two wellequipped rooms and delivers a fully funded 15hourperweek program for 3 and 4yearold children. We are currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Leader to join us at the start of the 2026 school year.Work Days of the RoleMonday FridayHours of Work of the Role8:00 am to 4:30 pmDescriptionLead, mentor and support teachers and coeducators to deliver highquality programsManage daytoday operations, including planning, scheduling, rostering, budgeting, applying for grants and general coordinationMaintain a strong partnership with Miners Rest Primary School and collaborate closely with school leadershipBuild positive, respectful relationships with children, families and the communityEnsure a high standard of health, safety and wellbeing is upheld at all timesEnsure compliance with all relevant regulations, frameworks and quality standardsAdvocate for the rights, safety and best interests of every childOversee the implementation and evaluation of quality programs that support each childs developmentReport directly to the Primary School Principal and School CouncilQualificationsBachelor of Early Childhood TeachingCurrent VIT RegistrationFirst Aid Level 2, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPRExperience leading a team and thriving in a busy kindergarten environmentWelldeveloped understanding of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards and current regulationsUnderstanding of the VECTEA AwardRequirementsVIT RegistrationIndustrial Agreement/AwardVictorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)If you believe this role suits your skills and experience, please submit your cover letter and resume via SEEK.COM #J-18808-Ljbffr