Job Description
Early Childhood Teacher - Ringwood Kindergarten
Experienced ECT | Part-Time Ongoing | Immediate Start
Pay & Incentives:
Paid in line with the VECTEA Agreement, commensurate with skills and experience
$9,000 Location Incentive available (subject to eligibility and conditions)
Why This Role
Experienced ECT role supporting team teaching in a 3-4-year-old mixed-age group (not suitable for new graduates)
Stable part-time hours with core permanent days plus additional School Readiness Funding hours
Community kindergarten with a strong focus on school readiness, collaboration and continuity for children
About the Role
Tradewind Australia is partnering with a well-established community kindergarten in Ringwood to recruit an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join their team before the end of the month.
The service is seeking a confident, collaborative ECT who enjoys team teaching and providing pedagogical leadership, working alongside an early-career teacher in a supportive, professional environment.
Due to current team composition, this role is not suitable for new graduates.
3-4-year-old mixed-age group
33 children | 3 staff
Strong focus on school readiness and high-quality educational practice
Immediate start required due to a temporary teacher finishing at month end
Days & Hours
Core permanent days:
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Additional hours via School Readiness Funding (SRF):
Monday & Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm (team teaching)
Wednesday: Lunch cover
Currently 11 hours of SRF funding is approved through to the end of the year, with the potential for increased funding in 2026.
Hours breakdown:
14 hours contact time
7 hours non-contact time
What You'll Bring
ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification
Current VIT registration
Demonstrated experience in a kindergarten setting
Confidence providing pedagogical leadership, mentoring and supporting educators through team teaching
Strong understanding of the VEYLDF, National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards
Willingness to act as a Responsible Person when required
A warm, professional and collaborative approach to working with children, families and colleagues
Why Join This Kindergarten
Supportive, close-knit team with shared values
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a key transition period
Genuine collaboration, not a solo teaching load
Predictable, family-friendly working days
Access to a $9,000 location incentive, helping to support retention and stability
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning education recruitment agency, recognised nationally for exceptional candidate experience. We are the preferred supplier for many early learning services across Australia and specialise in supporting educators throughout every stage of their career.
We offer personalised support throughout the recruitment process, access to detailed insights about school culture and expectations, free resume, selection criteria and interview preparation, and strong partnerships across the early learning sector.
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your application.
For further information, contact the Early Years Team on 03 9110 0090 or email earlyyears@twrecruitment.com.au.
Commitment to Child Safety and Inclusion
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working With Children Check, along with other compliance requirements as required.
