St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool - Teacher/Team Leader
Role Description
• Build relationships with families supporting the growth and education of young children.
• Contribute to a caring and supportive learning environment for children.
• Lead a team to go above and beyond and excel in everyday duties.
• Join a friendly organisation with excellent working conditions.
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters currently has an opportunity for an experienced Teacher/Team Leader, Educator to join the St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool working in the baby room.
Annual Salary of $76,331 - $80,341 per annum + a $60 per week Teacher allowance + Statutory Superannuation, as classified under the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Municipal Officers Enterprise Agreement.
The St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool has a friendly and caring atmosphere that offers a highly professional child care service and educational program. The St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool values a supportive learning environment for both the children and Educators and the importance of play in assisting children to learn.
The Role
The Teacher/Team Leader, Educator works collaboratively with the Director, Team Leaders and Educators and fellow Teachers to provide high-quality education and care to children in a supportive, nurturing and secure environment. You will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of education and learning programs for children within a safe, supportive environment.
With your hands-on experience, you will work in consultation with team members and families to document and assess children’s learning and to develop learning outcomes using the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
About You
To be successful in this position you will have a passion for working with children and their families, be committed to providing the highest-quality care and education and possess the following skills and experience:
• A University level qualification (Essential)
• First Aid Certificate, Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012B or a current HLTAID004) (Essential)
• A Mandated Notification Certificate (Essential)
• CPR Certificate (Essential)
• Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement Plans and reflective practice
• Excellent communication and service skills
• Ability to work well within a collaborative team environment
Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Director, St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool, Michaela Gardner on 8362 1843.
To apply for this position, please provide one document containing a cover letter and your resume supporting your application.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Thursday, 9 October 2025
Additional Information
| Job Title / Number: | St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool - Teacher/Team Leader (Job # qA187625) |
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| Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | St Peters Child Care Centre, 42 Henry Street, Stepney. |
| Salary: | Annual Salary of $76,331 - $80,341 per annum + a $60 per week Teacher allowance + Statutory Superannuation |
| Supporting Document: | Position & Person Description |
| Application Close Date: | 09/10/2025 |
| Application Close Time: | 5:00 PM |
Contact Details
| Position Title: | Director, St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool |
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| Name: | Michaela Gardner |
| Phone: | 08 8362 1843 |
| Email: | mgardner@npsp.sa.gov.au |
