Senior Educator

Overview

Centre: 54-58 Williams Road, Wangaratta, 3677, VIC

Employment Type: Full time

Pay: 38.43 - 36.53 per hour

Thinking about a move to regional Victoria? Government financial incentives may be available to eligible candidates

Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children’s lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future? If so, we have the perfect role for you

Responsibilities

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continually improve teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

About the Centre

The Rural City of Wangaratta is a modern & vibrant city located in the northeast of Victoria. Catering for children aged six weeks to five years, Goodstart Early Learning Wangaratta – Williams Road offers warm and friendly staff, great facilities and high-quality care and education, with a strong focus on families and the local community.

What Goodstart can offer you

- Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
- 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
- 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

You’ll need

- 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

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.

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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