Early Learning Teacher

• Make your mark in a leading ELC in Melbourne’s leafy East

• Full-time, ongoing opportunity, commencing in 2027

• Join a welcoming, supportive, and passionate ELC team

Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 independent day and boarding school, focusing on the development of the whole person. PLC has an outstanding academic tradition, an international focus and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs focusing on encouraging leadership, service and life-long personal development and learning.

PLC provides exceptional early childhood programs for children from 6 months to school age. The Early Learning Centre operates for 48 weeks each year, closing for 4 weeks during the December/January period.

The Role

Begin your New Year with an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, welcoming Early Learning Centre at one of Melbourne’s leading independent schools.

If you are a qualified, experienced Early Learning Teacher seeking a full-time, permanent opportunity from Term 1 2027, this role could be for you.

You will join a team of passionate, highly collaborative educators who are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and inspiring young minds.

Discover more of what makes our College community so special here

About You

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree qualification in Early Childhood teaching, and previous experience teaching at Kindergarten and Pre-Prep level.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the Reggio Emilia approach to Early Childhood Education.

You will have confidence in developing, implementing and evaluating a curriculum which is appropriate to individual developmental needs. You will also have the ability to actively support every child’s participation in the program, ensuring that children’s agency and interests are promoted.

Benefits of working at PLC

• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise

• free onsite staff parking, including EV charging stations, plus easy access to public transport and arterials

• complimentary staff use of the sports, aquatic and fitness centre

• onsite cafe with barista, and school canteen serving delicious meal options

• opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development

• and more…

Applications close 9am Thursday 24 September 2026. Interviews will be scheduled at the start of Term 4 2026.

A copy of the Position Description and PLC Recruitment Pack can be viewed below, or via our PLC Careers website: https://jobboards.adlogic.com.au/plc/

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain a current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.