Early Childhood Educator (Certificate III)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
10 September 2026
Posted 3 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
138.5
89.6 teaching · 48.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,089
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
508 girls · 581 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
About Early Learning Victoria
About Early Learning Victoria
Early Learning Victoria (ELV), as part of the Department of Education, is leading the roll-out of 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032, with 18 currently operating. Our centres offer long day care, three and four-year-old kindergarten and pre-prep in accessible, play-based environments connected to local communities. We are committed to creating enriching work environments, encouraging professional growth and maintaining the highest standards of child safety.
About the Role
Opened in 2026 and co-located with McClelland Secondary College, Early Learning Victoria Ngawak (meaning listen or understand) is a 102-place centre in Frankston offering provide long day care and Three-Year-Old Kindergarten and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs.
Early Learning Victoria is approved to receive the Commonwealth¿s Worker Retention Grant, which funds a 15% wage increase above modern award rates for eligible employees.
In this role, you will:
- Support the team to deliver high-quality early childhood education guided by evidence-informed, contemporary pedagogy and practice
- Contribute to and assist in the planning and implementation of the educational program, aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and Regulations
- Monitor children's progress and support their social, emotional and cognitive development
- Build respectful, collaborative relationships with families, children and colleagues, ensuring all children feel saf…