Expressions of interest - Teachers - Sessional Kindergarten

We invite expressions of interest from experienced, committed and fully registered sessional kindergarten teachers.

If you meet our criteria we will hold your details and send you email alerts when we have vacancies.

With 30+ sessional kindergartens and long day centres across the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne, we are big enough to offer career stability, flexibility and progression AND small enough to know you as an individual. We are proudly a not-for-profit organisation working closely with the local councils and the Victorian Department of Education.

• Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au
• Locations: https://sparkways.org.au/what-we-do/find-a-centre-near-you

We want to meet you:

• Do you have at least three full years of experience as a Teacher in sessional kinder, or the kinder room in long day care?
• Do you have full VIT registration?
• Do you have great references?
• Are you skilled in including children with additional needs and working closely with families?
• Do you have the skills to role model excellence in teaching - scaffolding and documenting children's learning in play based, child led pedagogy?
• Do people describe you as child-centred, dependable, confident, competent, positive and energetic?
• Does your philosophy and practice include child led learning and inside/outside activity?

We are NOT able to accept expressions of interest from early career and/or provisionally registered teachers. Vacancies suitable for early career teachers will be filled by current Sparkways staff.

Are you looking for?

• Part time teaching opportunities with paid time off over the term breaks
• Work in a kindergarten close to home
• A community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• VECTEA terms and conditions

Yes! …. then we would love to hear from you

How to apply

Apply through our job-board with your resume and cover letter describing your teaching philosophy

If you meet our criteria, we will contact you when we have vacancies that might be a match for your interests.

Any questions?

Email Kavya and Mami in the Talent team

• employment@sparkways.org.au
• Kavya - Western suburbs enquiries - 0474 530 380
• Mami - Northern suburbs enquiries - 0484 761 311

VECTEA Terms & Conditions

• VECTEA salary rates for teachers with 3 to 5 years of experience is currently $43 to $47 per hour, with increases and back pay expected before the end of 2026.
• Teachers with 5+ years of experience are supported to complete the Capability Assessment and move to Level 3 status with rates starting at $50.59 per hour
• Generous personal leave and paid leave over the term breaks

We value you

• Supportive Area Managers with strong practices in coaching and mentoring teachers and emerging leaders
• Hands-on internal practice coaches to support your group
• Focus on team work with Teacher and Educators who work together with the priority of building a strong pedagogical practice
• Annual professional development / networking days
• Free First Aid, CPR renewals
• Free Flu Vaccinations
• Reward and recognition platform including discounts to 100’s of major retailers
• Free and confidential access to professional counsellors for you and your family members for working through personal or professional issues, through our world class Employee Assistance Program
• 10% Staff Childcare Discount* at our long day care centres in Whittlesea, Flemington, Footscray, Richmond

A little bit about us

At Sparkways, we believe every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success. Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. We are committed to safe, inclusive, and stimulating environments where children can explore, play, and grow.

We are here to spark change.

Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au

Child safety and inclusiveness

Sparkways is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in our care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.

Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?