▷ (25/10/2025) Early Childhood Teacher

Are you an experienced Early Childhood Teacher ready to inspire, lead, and make a lasting difference? We’re on the lookout for a passionate ECT to join our vibrant Goodstart Nuriootpa team

Nestled among the picturesque grapevines of the Barossa Valley, our 75-place centre in Goodstart Nuriootpa is a peaceful suburban retreat—quiet and serene, yet close to schools, local amenities, and transport. We are more than just a childcare service; we’re a warm, community‑focused hub where relationships with children and families are at the heart of everything we do.

- Rated Meeting under the National Quality Standard by ACECQA in 2022, we’re proud of our quality foundation—and we're ready for the next step forward with the right leader by our side.

- Join a centre with room to grow, currently sitting at 59.6% occupancy.

- As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will bring the 3–5 years program to life with creativity, intention, and school‑readiness outcomes in mind.

- Be confident and compassionate in supporting children with diverse needs.

- Inspire continuous improvement in curriculum, pedagogy, and reflective practice.

- Be supported to drive quality and innovation in a welcoming and progressive space.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

💰 Competitive pay – you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our starting salary is $86,000 for a 3‑year Graduate Teacher and $93,425 for a 4‑year Graduate Teacher) 50% discount off your childcare gap 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

✈️ Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work‑life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

🎁 Retail and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology

👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) – ACECQA approved equivalent

- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

- Current SA Working with Children Check

- South Australia – Hold active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB SA) (applicants working towards their Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) may be able to apply for Special Authority to Teach if certain conditions are met)

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 Jessica from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email jscanlon@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: NURIOOTPA || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 3yr || Full-Time

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