Position Descriptor:
Netley Kindergarten is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher (0.6 FTE) to join our passionate team of early childhood educators. Our service is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and develop essential self-regulation skills.
About Our Context:
Located in a vibrant, multicultural community, Netley Kindergarten boasts a large, natural outdoor play space featuring water and mud play, native plant gardens, and dedicated nature play areas. Our learning environment celebrates the diversity of our children and families, fostering respect, belonging, and understanding every day.
Our Teaching Philosophy:
We strongly value rich sensory experiences, creative arts and making, music and movement, and explicit teaching to support each child's wellbeing and development. Our approach is guided by contemporary research on self-regulation and the importance of play in early learning. The successful applicant will join a team that values collaboration, reflective practice, ongoing professional development and a commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives authentically.
About You:
You will be a passionate educator who:
Shares our commitment to supporting children's emotional and social growth
Is experienced in, or open to, implementing sensory-rich, play-based, and creative learning environments
Values the benefits of nature play, outdoor learning, and environment as the "third teacher"
Is committed to building warm, genuine relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Brings a positive attitude, a willingness to contribute to team planning, and reflects our values of diversity and inclusion
Is flexible and creative, with the capacity to innovate and adapt teaching practice for all learners.
Eligibility and Application Instructions
We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
