Educational Leader

**Role**: Educational Leader

**Location**: 99-101 Harold Street, THORNBURY, 3071, VIC

**Centre**: Goodstart Thornbury

**Employment Type**: Full Time/Permanent

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 looking to work in an environment with like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives and work for an organisation that will support you to succeed?

**About Goodstart Thornbury**:
We are a 44 place centre tucked away in a quiet part of suburbia but still conveniently close to schools, shops and public transport
Our centre has three spacious rooms and large outdoor play areas
Our curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework, developed taking into consideration the individual needs, interests and strengths of each child
Join a friendly and experienced team of Educators

**What Goodstart can offer you**:
Competitive pay - 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 gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave

Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career

‍ ️Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

✈️Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

**You’ll need**:
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 VIC 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

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.

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**Posting Notes**: THORNBURY, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time