Immediate Start Early Childhood Teacher

At Gowrie NSW Newstead, we're not just a team; we're a family of passionate educators and teachers dedicated to making a real difference in the early childhood sector. Inside our beautiful centre, our vibrant team thrives on collaboration, sharing a unified vision to foster pedagogical excellence and inclusivity in the community. As a proud not-for-profit organisation, we’re committed to reinvesting in our vision for children, and our people.

We believe in empowering our educators and teachers, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and career enhancement. This is the essence of the Gowrie difference – a commitment to our people that fills us with immense pride.

Job Description

Educate and Inspire – Early Childhood Teacher at Newstead

Proud Winners of the Best Workplace Award & Change Champion Award 2025

At Gowrie NSW, our commitment to excellence and positive change has been recognised with the prestigious Best Workplace Award and Change Champion Award 2025. These honours reflect our dedication to creating an inspiring and supportive environment for both our team and the children we serve.

Our Vision

Our vision is to empower children to be active participants in society, ensuring their voices are heard and their contributions are felt across communities.

Unparalleled Opportunities for our People

For 85 years, Gowrie NSW has been at the forefront of early and middle childhood education, setting the benchmark for quality, care, and educational excellence. Our programs support children in shaping futures, nurturing leadership, and providing an informed professional workforce to give the very best for children.

This Opportunity is Yours

Imagine a Full-Time role where Mondays to Fridays are about inspiring young minds and shaping futures. That’s the journey we invite you to join us on.

Why Choose Gowrie NSW

1. Above award rates of pay (in addition to funded wage increase)
2. Paid breaks and monthly RDOs resulting in an extra 2 weeks of paid leave each year
3. Winners of Best Workplace Award, and Change Champion Award 2025
4. 2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period
5. Paid study leave and access to scholarship programs to progress your qualifications
6. Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub
7. Generous resource provisioning for classrooms
8. Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives
9. Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends
10. Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
11. Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members
12. Discounted child-care fees (95%)
13. Employee Assistance Program

Join us if you have

1. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification)
2. Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
3. Completion of approved Child Protection course
4. Current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management certificates
5. Strong understanding and working knowledge of the National Quality Standards, legislation, Early Years Learning Framework and contemporary pedagogies that influence practice
6. Open to learning, well-organised and clear communicator with effective verbal and written skills, driven by values of care, purpose, inclusivity, integrity, and authenticity.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

You’ll work alongside a support team of qualified ECT colleagues, in a dynamic, engaging and collaborative team. Gowrie NSW is more than just a workplace—it’s a community. We offer a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is nurtured, and your work truly makes a difference.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to bring your leadership and pedagogical expertise, passion, and vision to a role that makes a difference to children, families and communities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of Gowrie NSW’s legacy of educational excellence.

To apply, please upload your most recent resume.
Any questions? Please contact the recruitment team on 0435 398 352.

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your early childhood and education journey, Gowrie NSW has positions available across NSW and ACT.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures.

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