Preschool Teacher

Are you looking for a new pathway with your Early Childhood career?

Would you love to work in a new purpose built facility, with room to grow and develop with the service?

Central West Childcare Services - Bangala-la Preschool is the place to be. 

The Bangala-la Preschool Teacher will have the opportunity to work with a great team of Early Childhood staff, in a facility which has extensive indoor and outdoor areas and resources, enabling them to incorporate their own visions and personality.

About the Opportunity

Central West Childcare Services - Bangala-la Preschool is seeking a Preschool Teacher to work in a new purpose built facility. 

This role will be responsible for providing early childhood education to children up to approximately five years of age. Our aim is to inspire and enrich each child’s growth and development through nurturing care, developing interactive learning and providing educational programs that are fun for children. We need someone who enjoys working in an environment where changing conditions requires you to rapidly assess the needs of young children and adapt those important and necessary skills, and being able to monitor and gently correct children’s behaviour in the classroom to foster behavioural and social skills. The Preschool teacher will also need to effectively communicate with parents to ensure they are meeting expectations for their children’s educational and developmental needs.

Even if you are not looking for full-time work, Central West Childcare Services - Bangala-la Preschool would consider a job share arrangement for the right applicants. 

Essential Criteria

Preschool Teacher

To be considered for the Preschool Teacher position you will need to have:

• ACECQA approved university degree in Education/Teaching/Early Childhood Education with current NESA Teacher Accreditation approved as Proficient

OR

• Diploma of Children's Services trained and near completion of a university degree that meets the above description

Other Essential Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in these positions you will need to have:

• Sound knowledge, understanding and experience of the National Quality Frameworks
• Knowledge of child development and current practices in childcare
• Sound knowledge of Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Proven experience with written documentation
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high-quality care
• Computer literacy
• First Aid HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting Certificate
• Current CPR Certificate
• Child Protection Certificate
• Food Handling Certificate
• Current and maintained NSW Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check
• National Police History Check
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia

Remuneration and Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.

Preschool Teacher

• The Grade applicable to this position is Grade 13 within Council's salary structure.
• The annual salary offered starts at $81,541.20 ($41.27hr). Starting salary to be determined upon the qualifications and experience of successful applicant.
• 38 hour working week
• Employer Superannuation of 11.5% applies
• Salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Financial Assistance with relocation expenses
• Professional learning and development opportunities are available
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Position Description

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About Parkes Shire Council 

Parkes Shire Council is a progressive and innovative organisation that embraces new ideas and has adopted a philosophy of continuous improvement. Council is committed to delivering progress and value to our community through living our corporate values of Community, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork. 

Council has been acknowledged for Excellence in Local Government as the winner of the prestigious AR Bluett Memorial Award in 2016 which recognises the most progressive rural council in the state, based on all council operations and services.

Council values our position as a progressive, cohesive and well respected employer of choice.  We are proud of our corporate values which guide the work we do, the choices we make and how we interact with each other and the community. For our employees we provide career development and succession planning opportunities across a large range of trades and professions.

Council embraces a LEAN philosophy across its operations in an effort to maximize the value and service we deliver to our community with a commitment to best practice work health and safety for our staff and stakeholders. In our quest for improvement Council has achieved formal accreditation under  ISO45001:2018 framework for our Work Health and Safety Management System.  This highly regarded accreditation recognises the dedication and commitment from Council staff to ensure safety management systems are robust and efficient and more importantly that a safe workplace is provided for our staff, contractors, visitors and volunteers.

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be asked to attach your current Resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not required. Council will only accept applications submitted on line.

Parkes Shire Council operates a merit-based recruitment process. 

Interview Process

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview.  You will be required to bring with you a copy of all relevant certificates and qualifications. The interview panel will consist of a panel of three.

If you have not been selected for interview you will be advised by email. 

Pre-employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense), including a hearing and drug and alcohol test
• Please include two work related referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current
• Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Parkes Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file, and accessed by Council Records Staff and members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. Applicants may request their information be returned to them at the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Other Important Details

Enquiries: Telephone Ann-Marie Winter on (02) 6862 3111 for further information.

Closing Date: 11:00pm AEST on Sunday, 3 November 2024

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application!