Early Childhood Teacher

3 weeks ago

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

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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

Overview

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with centre leadership to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs.
  • Ignite a love of learning and guide children's development through purposeful teaching practices.
  • Build strong, meaningful relationships with families to support each child's belonging and growth.
What 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)
What Goodstart Can Offer You
  • Competitive pay – package comparable to state primary school teachers; graduate starting salary around $80,000
  • Regular professional development sessions and access to a dedicated Teachers' Community
  • Mentor support through teacher accreditation/registration processes (where mandated)
  • 50% discount off childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Fitness Passport, wellbeing days, and optional extra leave
  • First Nations Support and Cultural Leave, plus retail discounts
  • Uniform allowance and employee referral program
How To Apply

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application. Applications are reviewed as they are submitted. We encourage you to apply 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

Equal Opportunity and Safety

We're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We're committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel a strong sense of belonging. Safety is our priority; all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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