Bacchus Marsh Grammar Early Learning Centre is seeking a highly experienced Diploma-qualified Educator to join our Kindergarten program.

This position is suited to an educator with 3 to 5 years’ Room Leader experience who is confident, capable and proactive, and who understands how to work in partnership with a Kindergarten Teacher who leads the educational direction of the room.

We are seeking a professional educator who contributes actively to curriculum and documentation. This is not a passive support role.

This is a full time, ongoing position. Commencement date will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Why bring your experience to an Independent School environment?

As part of Bacchus Marsh Grammar, our Early Learning Centre operates under the School’s Enterprise Agreement, offering conditions that are significantly stronger than many long day care settings:

• Generous above award wages under the Bacchus Marsh Grammar EBA
• 4 weeks annual leave plus 3 additional weeks with pay over the Christmas and New Year closure
• 15 days personal leave per year
• Fixed hours and set teams (no rotating shifts)
• Staff meetings and professional learning conducted within rostered hours
• Paid refresher training for required certifications
• A stable team with very low staff turnover
• A calm, structured and well-resourced learning environment

This is an opportunity to work in a centre where early learning is valued as the foundation of a P to 12 educational journey.

About the Role

Working alongside the Kindergarten Teacher, you will:

• Support and contribute to the implementation of a high-quality educational program aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework
• Demonstrate initiative and professional judgement in daily practice
• Independently write and structure authentic, individualised observation reports (no template-based documentation)
• Maintain high-quality learning portfolios that reflect intentional teaching
• Create learning environments that are purposeful, engaging and thoughtfully designed
• Build respectful, professional relationships with families and colleagues
• Strong written communication skills and confidence in documentation are essential.

About You

You will hold:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Room Leader preferred
• Current Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certification (must be current)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework
• You bring initiative, professionalism and a genuine commitment to high-quality early education.

Apply Now

If this looks like an opportunity for you, please click on the apply now button above. Addressed to Mrs. Kerry Osborn, Director or Early Learning Services, applications must include a curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees, together with a one-page cover letter articulating your strength and attributes in line with the key selection criteria and your suitability for the position. A copy of the position description for this opportunity can be obtained from our website www.bmg.vic.edu.au.

Bacchus Marsh Grammar reserves the right to interview and hire prior to the application closing date.

Applications Close: 9.00am, Friday 26 June 2026.

All children and young people who come to Bacchus Marsh Grammar have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment. The school regards its child safe responsibilities with the utmost importance. Further information is available on the school’s website.

• To view the position description please click here or visit the schools website