Are you looking to be a part of a team who raises the bar on quality education and care for children? An organisation that values children as active contributors to decision making, exemplifying a deep respect for their thoughts, ideas and perspectives?

Whether you are an experienced or graduate teacher, Liverpool City Council is seeking passionate and dedicated, Early Childhood Teachers to provide leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality inquiry based educational curriculums for children attending our services.

Liverpool is a diverse and innovative Council located at the Gateway to the upcoming Western Sydney Airport.  Liverpool is fast becoming Sydney’s third CBD and is going through rapid change and growth, with nearly 100 new residents arriving every week.  Liverpool City Council is committed to supporting the community with excellent services, providing high quality care, enabling people to live, work and play in Liverpool.

Liverpool City Council owns and operates six Early Education and Care Centres and one Preschool across our LGA with plans in place to expand service delivery by 2023. 

Our educators take pride in their profession with all services being rated as “National Quality Standards” for several years.  Our teams value a positive, inclusive, motivated and collaborative workplace culture.  This role is key in leading the team and providing an environment where children can thrive in their most formative years.

What does the right candidate need to possess?

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will have the capability to mentor and support educators in the delivery of educational curriculums, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and policies within the Early Childhood Education and Care environment.

It is essential that you are a degree qualified Early Childhood Teacher with NESA accreditation and have child protection training approved and recognised by ACECQA. A first aid certificate is also essential. In addition, you will have detailed knowledge of child development and contemporary theories/approaches to early childhood education and care.

Why work for Liverpool City Council?

• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Graduate Teacher mentoring program including NESA support.
• Comprehensive induction.
• Emerging leaders inhouse training program to support career progression.
• Networking opportunities with Early Childhood Teachers and early childhood professionals within the organisation.
• Guidance from a specialised curriculum advisor.
• Partnerships with local universities.
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.
• Health and Wellbeing access including, leave, free counselling, and gym subsidy.
• Salary sacrifice possibilities for Education and Care fee’s.
• Services exceed National Quality Standards.
• 5 Hours release from face to face teaching each week.
• Beautiful, well-resourced natural learning environments.

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant. As part of our recruitment process the successful applicant must meet our essential criteria.

These positions are 12 month maternity leave positions with the option of permanency. This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply

For information about the position please contact Karyn Worlledge, A/ Manager Children’s Services on 8711 7637.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click here for a copy of the position description

Applications close: 1 July 2021

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential. 

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.