▷ (Urgent Search) Educational Leader

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 programmes 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 .

Join the Team at Goodstart East Bunbury

Location: Bunbury Region, Western Australia

Centre: Goodstart East Bunbury

Pay: $41.60ph - $68.34ph

- 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

- 🌟 Prime Location – Located just 4km from the heart of Bunbury, East Bunbury offers the perfect balance of convenience and tranquillity. Our centre is nestled near the picturesque Leschenault Estuary – perfect for enjoying your breaks at one of the charming local cafés just a short stroll away.

- 🚶 ♀️ Easy Access – Getting here is simple Goodstart East Bunbury is easily accessible via public transport, with nearby bus stops along Blair Street – a main route serviced by TransBunbury. Check local signage or the TransBunbury website for up-to-date routes and schedules.

- 👩👩👧👧 Supportive & Fun Team – Become part of a welcoming and collaborative team that values inclusivity, positivity, and connection. With staff tenures ranging from 1 to 18 years, our team offers stability, shared knowledge, and a strong sense of community.

- 🏡 Our Centre – We are a 96-place centre designed to inspire and engage children across six vibrant learning rooms: two Nursery rooms, two Toddler rooms, Pre-Kindy, and Kindergarten. Every space is tailored to support children’s growth and curiosity.

- 💖 Experienced Leadership – Our passionate Centre Leadership Team brings over 45 years of combined experience. With a dedicated Centre Director, Assistant Director, and Educational Leader, you’ll be supported by mentors who are committed to guiding, inspiring, and empowering their team.

- 🌍 Celebrating Culture & Diversity – We proudly embrace a multicultural community, representing families and team members from New Zealand, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, China, Italy, South America, First Nations communities, and more. Languages spoken include Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Punjabi, Bangladeshi, Yoruba, Vietnamese and many others – creating a rich, inclusive, and vibrant environment for all.

- 🧸 Our Centre Vision – We honour and support the routines, beliefs, and practices of every family. Our centre is a place where children are encouraged to be themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and develop their unique identity in a nurturing and respectful environment.

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:

- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

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

- Current Western Australia Working with Children Check

If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification 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.

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@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.

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