Lead Teacher

4 weeks ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time
Role: Lead Teacher - Educational Leader

Location: Geelong – VIC

Centre: Goodstart Grovedale – Pioneer Road

Employment Type: Permanent – Full time. 38 Hours per week

Pay: $50.17-$66.11 Per hour + Super

The Federal Government's 10% wage boost is here
  • Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
  • Get paid on par with state primary school Teachers *
  • 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 Grovedale – Pioneer Road
  • As Teacher – Educational Leader, you will work with the Centre Leadership Team to uplift pedagogy in the centre
  • Float position – working across all rooms
  • The centre has recently welcomed a cohort of Graduate Teachers, you will work with them to help develop their professional identity and Teaching practice

What Goodstart Can Offer You
  • 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 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 discounts on insurance, travel and technology
  • Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You'll Need
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA approved equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
  • Current VIT ECE Registration
  • Minimum 3 years experience working as an Early Childhood Teacher

If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) 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 Partner Charlotte on 0396489815 or via email coloughlin2@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: GROVEDALE, GEELONG || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time
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