About the Centre/Service Oakleigh Primary School Kindergarten is situated in a separate custom-designed building adjoining Oakleigh Primary School. We are part of the school community with a large number of kindergarten children going on to attend the school. We provide sessional 3yo and 4yo kindergarten programs in our double unit. We offer play based, outdoor rich, emergent learning. By using the children’s interests, we are able to build their knowledge and skill base, teach them to be able to work with others, and share in the thrill of exploring ideas. Our staff are diverse, highly qualified and experienced. We work as a team to provide learning based on children’s needs and interests and in partnership with families and the broader school community. We believe a strong partnership between the home, kindergarten and local community fosters and enriches learning. Our facilities and outdoor garden space provide for an ever-changing learning environment. Most importantly we aim to stimulate each child’s creativity and imagination, to build on their natural curiosity and develop a lifelong love of learning. We pride our welcoming and inclusive workplace for all staff. Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Oakleigh Primary School Kindergarten is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and have zero tolerance of child abuse. We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat all concerns seriously and to report allegations and concerns about a child/ren’s safety and wellbeing to authorities. We expect that all staff undertake annual child protection and mandatory reporting training as well as additional child safety professional development as required. Description We are after amazing educators to join our casual team. Our casual team of educators are a vital part of our kindergarten and we value their expertice and flexiblity. Consistency for the children attending the kindergarten program is important and our casual team provide this in the case of staff illness or leave (or the additional couple of hours for time release). For the right candidate, this will mean being called upon to jump into any of our groups for whole days, lunch cover or time release. Whilst we provide as much notice as possible, this can be a last minute call up on the day. Immediate availablity preferred. Employment conditions as per VECTEA Position description is available upon request. Qualifications Diploma of Early childhood education and care (or equivalent) OR Certificate III (or equivalent)