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About KU

KU is a leading not for profit provider of nearly 140 early childhood education and care services in NSW, VIC, the ACT and QLD and have more than 2,000 employees working in our centre-based services. Established in 1895, KU is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected providers of long day care, preschool, outside school hours care, occasional care, family programs and early intervention services. We have a sector leading reputation for the quality of our services, with 100% of KU centres meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard.

The Role

We are currently looking for comitted, enthusatic and passionate Certifcate III qualified educators to join our current casual team within the Newcastle region across our 10 services.

We want you to be as passionate about early childhood education and as committed to achieving positive outcomes as we are.

In addition, you will have:

• A current NSW Working with Children Check.

• Work rights to enable you to work in Australia

• Recognised Certificate III in Children’s Services or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)

• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)

• Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

• Professional level of written and verbal communication skills

• Current knowledge of Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children

• Demonstrated computer literacy skills

Why join KU?

KU has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice in 2016 , 2017 , 2018, 2019 and 2020 . At KU we want to make your work with us as interesting and rewarding as we possibly can.

KU is a culturally sensitive employer, committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and employees.

The KU Difference:

We Reward - We offer sector leading pay and benefits including salary packaging and discounted private health insurance.
We Build Careers - We enable and encourage our people to grow and evolve with us
We Grow Our People - We provide opportunities to learn, grow and enhance your professional practice through KU’s high quality professional learning program
We Offer an Inclusive Culture - We’ve created a diverse and inclusive working culture with a shared vision and common values.

How do you apply?

If the above resonates with you and you feel you can positively contribute to this close-knit team, please click the 'apply now ' button to be taken to the application form.

For inquiries contact Sarah, HR Generalist via careers@ku.com.au ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email address).

To view other vacant positions, please visit our website www.ku.com.au

• Sector leading employment conditions and pay

• Well resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces.

• An outstanding professional learning program

• Opportunities for career enhancement, progression and development

• Leading edge technology

• Paid Parental Leave for all staff

• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues

• A commitment to innovative and child-focused research on curriculum, future innovations and trends