Guardian Childcare and Education Careers

Early Childhood Teacher – Room Leader

Full-time Permanent
Ascot Vale, VIC

Job no: 764210
Categories: Early Childhood Teacher
Posted: 29/07/2025 05:57 PM

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Lead, Inspire, Grow – ECT – Room Leader Opportunity at Guardian Ascot Vale

Full-Time | Permanent | Bachelor-Qualified ECT needed | 10% Bonus + Guardian allowance | 6 Weeks of paid Annual Leave!

Are you a passionate Early Childhood Teacher looking to lead and shape young minds in a supportive, forward-thinking environment? Guardian Ascot Vale is seeking a Bachelor-qualified ECT-RL to take charge in our 4 years old kinder space.

Why Guardian Ascot Vale?

  • Our centre rarely has any resignations – a great sign for any centre as the centre and management is so lovely that no one want to leave us!
  • Supportive management team 
  • Modern, architecturally designed centre in a quiet residential area with vibrant indoor and outdoor learning environments.
  • Permanent full-time position (38 hours per week)
  • Competitive salary plus a 10% bonus now (5% added more in Dec 2025), with an additional Room Leader bonus for this ECT role.
  • Six weeks of paid annual leave to support work-life balance and wellbeing.
  • Tailored professional development programs and workshops to help you advance your leadership and ECT capabilities.
  • Strong, collaborative team environment with guidance from experienced Centre Managers and Education Leaders.
  • Opportunity to lead and deliver Guardian’s high-quality, play-based learning programs.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher (must hold an ACECQA-approved qualification).
  • Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents only.
    Note: Some exceptions may be made for specific visa types depending on visa conditions and expiry dates.
  • Previous experience as an ECT or Room Leader is highly desirable.
  • A deep commitment to high-quality early learning and a passion for guiding young children’s development.
  • Must be available to work full-time (with rare exceptions for 4 days a week)

Interested in this role? Well, what are you waiting for? Apply! Apply! Apply! 
We cannot wait to see all your applications to come through! 

Our Commitment to Child Safety and Inclusion Guardian Childcare & Education is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and pride ourselves on being a child-safe organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds.

So, what are you waiting for?
Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.

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