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Upper Hunter Early Learning Centre - Scone
About Us
The Upper Hunter region, known as the horse capital of Australia, provides a quality rural lifestyle on the edge of the magnificent Hunter Valley wine regions and within easy range of Newcastle and Sydney. The Upper Hunter is a vibrant, thriving and friendly rural community encompassing the towns of Scone, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Aberdeen. Our pristine unspoiled landscape is picture perfect and supports many well developed equine and agricultural industries. The area boasts an extensive range of recreational activities and a full range of quality educational, cultural, social and sporting services.
The Role
Council is seeking a motivated professional to undertake the above position. We are seeking a candidate to fill our role on a permanent full time basis, but will consider other employment arrangements (based on the candidates preference eg part time/casual). The ECT will lead a professional team to provide influential pedagogical leadership to provide high quality long day care services and curriculum for the children in the ELC.
What You Will Need
All applicants must possess current approved degree qualifications in Education (Early Childhood) or related field and a current certificate of accreditation with NESA. Demonstrated understanding of development practices for children 0 – 6 years and working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework is also required.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $1221.70 - $1368.30 per 35 hour week, plus 25% casual loading, in accordance with Council’s salary system. Other conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and procedures.
Closing Date
4pm on Monday 5 April 2021.
Enquiries and Further Information:
Jodie Royston, Children & Youth Services Coordinator on 02 6540 1166 or via jroyston@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking on the “Apply” button below.
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. Council supports and encourages career development and personal and professional growth for our employees. We also appreciate the importance of work/life balance.
Benefits of working for Council include flexible work arrangements, career opportunities, a range of salary sacrifice options and rewards for performance. Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and is a smoke free workplace.
