Educational Leader

Location: 128 Cornelia Road, TOONGABBIE, 2146, NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time (start in January 2026)

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 ready to join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact on children’s lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that supports your success and professional growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

As an Educational Leader at Goodstart, you’ll collaborate with Educators in your centre to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children. You’ll deepen the team’s understanding of child development and early years content, guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership team, you’ll lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice.

Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.

About Goodstart Toongabbie:

- ✅ Exceeding Rating - We’re proud to be rated Exceeding under the National Quality Standard, reflecting our commitment to going above and beyond in early learning.

- ✅ Highly Skilled & Diverse Team – Our educators come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, creating a rich, inclusive environment where every child feels at home. Two of our three bachelor‑qualified teachers have been with us for over 10 years, bringing deep experience and continuity to our centre.

- ✅ Commitment to Growth – We invest in our people. From onboarding to ongoing professional development, we ensure every team member has access to the highest quality training, upskilling, and qualification pathways through Goodstart.

- ✅ Strong Community Connections – We maintain open communication with families and are deeply connected to our local community. Many families return to us with their younger children, a testament to the trust and relationships we build.

What Goodstart can offer you:

- 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 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

- 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:

- A Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

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

- Current NSW Working with Children Check

- If you have prior experience leading change in education and hold a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma, or an ACECQA approved equivalent, we’d love to discuss which of our 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 apply as soon as possible to maximize your chance to progress to the next stage.

Have a question? Contact Katya from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ereshetnikov@goodstart.org

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe 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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