Educational Leader

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 .

• Our service is a beautiful, purpose-built centre which caters for up to 69 children.
• You will be supporting a team of 15 educators, across all our rooms, with a focus on being a leading teacher in the pre-school room.
• Our service is very active in the community, with strong ties to all our families. We also organise a monthly visit to the local elderly home and take part in various sports days.
• The Beresfield service has long standing staff with their Diploma or Bachelor's degree, demonstrating our high capabilities as industry leading educators.

• You'll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your bachelor's in early childhood education and care or equivalent)
• 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
• 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

• 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 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.

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 Katya Reshetnikova from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ereshetnikov@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.

Posting Notes: BERESFIELD, MAITLAND || NSW || Australia (AU) || || Advanced/Associate Diploma - Childrens Services or equiv || Full-Time

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Department of Education and Training (Queensland)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Warrnambool

• 124 Darley Rd, Manly NSW 2095, Australia