Senior (level 2/3) Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)
This is a role for an experienced teacher, not a first appointment. We are seeking a competent, engaged Early Childhood Teacher — operating at Level 2 or 3 of the Educational Services (Teachers) Award — to lead one of our learning spaces at Majura Park (Canberra Airport).
The room itself is a calm, quiet space to work in — well staffed, with great families and engaged, interesting children — and you will be backed by hands‐on centre leadership and a management team that responds when you need something. What we are asking of you is genuine room leadership: setting the standard of practice, developing the educators around you, and making the room yours. If you are the kind of teacher who wants a real mandate to lead — with the authority and the support to match — this is that role.
About us
Majura Park Has been operating since 2009 - We are a long-established, family-owned Canberra company inspired by a Reggio Emilia approach. Our philosophy is simple: when teams are properly supported, children receive quality early learning outcomes. We back that with:
- Staffing above required ratios — every day, not just on good days.
- Conditions and remuneration significantly above the Award.
- A genuine professional learning culture, including our in-house Reflective Educator Series.
- Stable, long‐tenured teams who work collaboratively and support one another.
- Responsive management — decisions and answers come quickly.
The role
As Preschool Room Leader you will:
- Design and deliver a rich, play‐based educational program grounded in the EYLF and responsive to children's emerging interests.
- Know each child as an individual — their routines, dispositions and learning trajectories — and plan intentionally for them.
- Lead, coach and mentor your room team, setting the professional standard through your own practice.
- Build strong, trusting partnerships with families, communicating each child's learning and progress with warmth and substance.
- Contribute to the centre's quality improvement work and preschool outcomes planning.
- Champion and model a child safe culture in everything you do.
About you
- A recognised, ACECQA‐approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification (Bachelor or Master)
- 3+ years' post‐qualification experience as an ECT — you are confident in your practice and ready to lead a room without close supervision
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and collaborate with a capable, motivated team
- Excellent written and verbal communication with families and colleagues
- Deep commitment to child safety and to creating environments where children thrive
- Warmth, curiosity and genuine enjoyment of teaching alongside children
- ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration essential (NSW accepted).
Essential requirements
- Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration — no card, no start.
- Full Australian work rights. (note: we can offer Visa sponsorship)
- Completion of, or willingness to complete, mandatory national child safety training.
What we offer
Salary well above the Educational Services (Teachers) Award, commensurate with experience — substantial experience will be well remunerated.
Above-ratio staffing and dedicated programming time.
Structured professional learning and a leadership team that invests in its teachers.
A settled room, a strong team, and a local employer with a long history in Canberra.
Child safety
Our organisation is committed to child safety. This commitment is embedded in our recruitment practices: the successful candidate will be carefully vetted, including referee and background checks, to ensure they share our values and our standards.
Senior (level 2/3) Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) in Canberra employer: Majura Park Childcare
Torrens Early Learning Centre is an exceptional employer that values the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Located in Canberra, our centre provides unique opportunities for professional development and mentorship, ensuring that educators can enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young children and their families. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality early childhood education in a nurturing environment.
