Early Childhood Educator (Diploma & Certificate III)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
22 September 2026
Posted 14 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
14.4
8.5 teaching · 5.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
96
Indigenous students
16%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
51 girls · 45 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.
ELV is approved for the Commonwealth¿s Worker Retention Grant, which provides a 15% wage increase for eligible staff.
About the Role
Opened in 2026 and co-located with Clunes Primary School, Early Learning Victoria Wirmal (meaning powerful owl) is a 102-place centre located in Clunes offering long day care 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
- Coordinate an environment where children can flourish and thrive, aligned with the National Quality Standards, Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and National Education and Care Law and Regulations
- Develop, deliver and coordinate integrated teaching and learning strategies guided by the individual learning and development needs…