Early Childhood Teacher

4 weeks ago

Kurri Kurri, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

Overview

Employment Type: Permanent – Full time: 38 hours a week. Pay: $43.55 - $66.09 per hour plus Super.

Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you’ll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we’d love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.

Responsibilities

- As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, ignite a love of learning in children and guide their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices.

- Build strong, meaningful relationships with families to ensure every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive.

- Collaborate with centre leadership to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs and achieve outstanding outcomes for children.

- Work in the Toddler room at Goodstart Kurri Kurri and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive learning environment within a 75-place centre.

What Goodstart can offer you

- Competitive pay: salary above award and a package comparable to state primary school teachers (Graduate Teacher starting salary around $80,000).

- Regular professional development sessions and workshops aligned to your career stage.

- Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with professional learning resources.

- Mentor support for teacher accreditation or registration (where mandated).

- 50% discount off childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.

- Fitness Passport for discounted gym and pool access for you and your family.

- Two wellbeing days included in personal leave per year.

- Optional extra leave for better 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

- 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).

If you have prior experience as a teacher in a school or early learning setting, or you are new to the profession, we invite you to connect with us

We welcome teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to apply promptly for the best chance to progress. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

For questions, contact Lisa Dobson from our Talent Acquisition Team at 1800 222 543 or ldobson1@goodstart.org.au.

Commitment to safety and inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are dedicated to reconciliation and to creating a sense of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Safety is a priority: all candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children check.

Posting notes: Kurri Kurri, NSW, Australia. Full-Time position for Early Childhood Teacher (ECT).

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