Educational Leader Job Details

Role: Early Childhood Teacher- Educational Leader

Location: Gateshead, NSW 2290

Centre: Goodstart Gateshead

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $ $ $2.25 Educational Leader Allowance + Super

• Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

Are you ready to join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact on children's lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that supports your success and professional growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

As an Educational Leader at Goodstart, you'll collaborate with Educators in your centre to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children. You'll deepen the team's understanding of child development and early years content, guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership team, you'll lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice.

Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here .

About Goodstart Gateshead

A nurturing environment with a capacity of 86-places where Goodstart Gateshead caters to children across Nursey, Toddlers and Kindergarten/Preschool rooms. The centre features age-appropriate indoor and outdoor play spaces.

• Diversify your daily routine in a floating position where you'll be supporting the team across different rooms.
• Lead a guide a team of 20+ Early Childhood Professionals in the centre.
• Enjoy working in a rotating roster during the centre's operational hours from 7am - 6pm.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

Competitive pay

50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Paid professional development

T wo 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 and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You'll need:

• Bachelor in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Teacher Accreditation (NESA)
• Current NSW 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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on or email Talent Acquisition Partner, Lisa Dobson at

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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