Senior Educator Job Details

Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future? If so, we have the perfect role for you

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

About Goodstart West Kempsey:

Our community-focused centre has 76-places for children and is located conveniently over the railway line in West Kempsey.

We proudly acknowledge the Dunghutti People as the Traditional Custodians of the land and are committed to reconciliation, with a published Reconciliation Action Plan on the Narragunnawali platform.

Our centre values teamwork, open communication, and a family-like environment where Early Childhood Professionals collaborate to create meaningful learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.

The centre director of our service, Renee, has an amazing 24 years of experience across a variety of roles in the Early Childhood sector. Renee places high importance on partnership between the staff and her centre families, and also open and honest communication between all parties for the benefit of the children's outcomes.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you'll get at least5% above the award rate
  • 50%discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
    • Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
      • Paid professional development
        • Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
          • Free annual flu shot (optional)
            • Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
              • First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
                • Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
                  • Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You'll need:

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

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.

Have a question? Contact James Brendel from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email jbrendel@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

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: WEST KEMPSEY, KEMPSEY||NSW || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time