Educational Leader

2 weeks ago


Gawler, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

Role: Educational Leader

Location: Gawler South SA

Centre: Goodstart Gawler South

Employment Type: Full time 38hrs a week
Pay: Ranges from $32.49 to $56.99 per hour – experience and qualification dependent

  • Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
  • Get the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced life
  • Get paid on par with state primary school Teachers*

Are you looking to work in an environment with like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children's lives and work for an organisation that will support you to succeed?

As the Educational Leader, you will work alongside the Educators within your centre to observe practice, review and continuously improve educational programs on offer to children. You will develop the educator team's understanding of child development and other relevant early years content knowledge, as well as support the application and use of the Early Years Learning Framework or an approved learning framework. In this role you will work within the centre leadership team to lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence. Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.

About Goodstart Gawler South

Goodstart Gawler South has a rural aspect but still, all the conveniences that come with a good central location. The centre is located next to the railway station making the daily commute to work a whole lot easier Goodstart Gawler South is open Monday to Friday 6.30am to 6.30pm, We provide high quality education and care for 90 children per day, aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Our outdoor areas – and the sheer size of our space for the children – are a tremendous asset to our centre. We have sandpits and paths and lots of tactile, sensory-based environments for the children to explore. Add to that our well-stocked veggie gardens – and we have a solid base from which to teach about sustainability and the environment.

Join our Facebook community to keep in touch with what's happening in our centre, and get expert information on parenting and early childhood.

What Goodstart can offer you:

  • Competitive pay you'll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)
  • 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
  • Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
  • Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
  • Retail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology,
  • Uniform allowance and employee referral program
  • Security and stability - as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families

You'll need:

  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
  • Current SA Working with Children Check

If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification or ACECQA approved equivalent, then we'd love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

How to apply

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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Posting Notes: GAWLER SOUTH, GAWLER || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time


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