Your new role
We are looking for an Auslan Teacher to deliver engaging language experiences for children aged 3–4 years. You will work closely with the kindergarten team to weave Auslan into the learning program in ways that are playful and inclusive.
This role works three mornings per week (Monday–Wednesday, 10am–1pm) with children, with 4.5 hours of dedicated planning time that can be completed flexibly, including working from home.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who may be returning to the workforce, looking for school‐hours work, or wanting a flexible teaching role. You'll join a warm and welcoming team, with the service conveniently located opposite the Ringwood train station, and designated staff parking is also available.
This is a maximum‐term role to 30 June 2027 as part of the Early Childhood Language Program, a Victorian Government initiative introducing children to another language in kindergarten.
Benefits Of Working At Uniting
Alongside an hourly rate from $39.34 + super, you'll enjoy a range of benefits that support you:
* 60% discount on out‐of‐pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services
* Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services
* Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually
* Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary)
* Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background
Your skills and experience
* Post‐secondary qualifications in teaching, with qualifications and experience in early learning preferred
* Post‐secondary qualifications in Auslan OR Formal Language Qualification OR Statement of Equivalence in Auslan
* A current VIT registration issued by the Victorian Institute of Teaching on commencement of employment
* Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and EpiPen training
How To Apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early. For any questions, reach out to Tanya Thomas, Early Learning Program Manager via tanya.thomas@vt.uniting.org.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
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