Love variety, flexibility and working with different teams? Join Sparkways as a Casual Educator!

We’re looking for experienced Certificate III and Diploma Educators to join our casual relief team across our Northern region sessional kindergartens.

Enjoy the flexibility of casual work while being part of a supportive Sparkways team, with opportunities to build your experience across different kindergarten settings and move into permanent positions as vacancies become available.

What we offer

• Diploma Educators – up to $48.22 per hour
• Certificate III Educators – up to $44.85 per hour
• Flexible casual work across multiple kindergarten locations
• Opportunities to trial for permanent positions
• Support from a dedicated Relief Team Coordinator
• Work alongside experienced Teachers and Educators
• Free First Aid & CPR training and flu vaccinations
• Professional development opportunities
• Build your professional network across Sparkways

Northern Region Locations

Opportunities may be available at:

• Beveridge – Greater Beveridge Kindergarten
• Donnybrook – Murnong Kindergarten
• Doreen – Laurimar Kindergarten
• Epping – Oakbrook Kindergarten
• Lalor – Lalor East Preschool
• Maribyrnong – Sarah Carter Kindergarten
• Mernda – Mernda Villages Kindergarten
• Mill Park – Mill Park Preschool, Blossom Park Kindergarten & Roycroft Kindergarten
• Thomastown – Dalton Road Preschool, Harbard Street Kindergarten & Spring Street Kindergarten
• Whittlesea – Laurel Street Kindergarten

Are you a good fit?

We’re looking for Educators who:

• Hold a completed Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Have experience working in an early childhood setting
• Are confident supporting children with additional needs
• Are available at least 3 days per week in most weeks
• Are willing to work across multiple kindergarten locations
• Can work an 8-hour shift, generally starting around 8.00am
• Are flexible and able to respond to short-notice opportunities, with preference given to Educators who can accept a shift from 6.00am and start by 8.30am
• Have positive references from Centre Directors, Nominated Supervisors or other appropriate managers from the last 5 years
• Are child-centred, dependable, confident, positive and energetic
• Enjoy working with different groups, Teachers and Educators

Graduate Diploma applicants are welcome to apply as Educators. Please note that casual teaching opportunities have separate experience requirements.

Why Sparkways?

At Sparkways, you get the flexibility of casual work while being part of a valued team.

You’ll have the opportunity to experience different kindergarten environments, expand your professional network, develop your skills and potentially transition into permanent opportunities when they arise.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and complete your application through SEEK.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications or attachments sent directly via email. All applications must be submitted through the relevant SEEK or Sparkways job advertisement.

Questions?

Contact Mami – Talent Team 📧 employment@sparkways.org.au 📞 0484 761 311

A Little Bit About Us

Sparkways is a proudly not-for-profit organisation supporting children and young people since 1883.

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 creating 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 and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure children are safe while participating in our programs and services.

Sparkways is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Are you ready to make your spark at Sparkways?