Early Childhood Teacher Job Details

4 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time
Overview

Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Thornton – postcode 2322 - NSW

Centre: Goodstart Thornton

Employment Type: Permanent – Full time: 38 hours a week

Pay: $43.55 - $66.09 per hour plus Super

  • Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
  • Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers
  • Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you'll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children's needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.

Responsibilities
  • Ignite a love of learning in children and guide their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices.
  • Build strong, meaningful relationships with families to ensure every child feels a sense of belonging and is supported to thrive.
  • Mentor and inspire educational practices in your room and collaborate with the centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs.
  • Contribute to achieving outstanding outcomes for children through reflective practice and collaboration.
About Goodstart Thornton

Join our passionate team at Goodstart Thornton where they value the power of play as a process by which children learn and as an essential component for healthy growth and development.

This is a 64-place centre rated Exceeding National Quality Standards where community and partnerships with local schools are key in the team's focus to provide essential support to children and families as they navigate their transition from preschool to school.

What Goodstart can offer you
  • Competitive pay - above award, with a package comparable to state primary school teachers (Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000)
  • Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions
  • Access to a dedicated Teachers' Community through our Learning Portal
  • A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process
  • 50% discount off childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Fitness Passport for discounted gym and pool access
  • Two wellbeing days included in personal leave per year
  • Free annual flu shot (optional)
  • Option to purchase extra leave for greater work-life balance
  • First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
  • Discounts on insurance, travel and technology
  • Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You'll need
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
  • Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
  • Active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

If you have prior experience as a teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession, we invite you to connect with us

Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.

How to apply

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application. Applications are reviewed as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit as soon as possible for the best chance to progress. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Lisa Dobson from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ldobson1@goodstart.org.au

We're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We're committed to Reconciliation and ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel a strong sense of belonging. Safety is a priority and we require a valid working with children check.

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