Educational Leader

3 weeks ago


City of Brisbane, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

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Employment Type: Full-Time, 38 hours per week.

Pay: $38.20 - $66.09 p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) + $2.25 Educational Leader Allowance + Super

- Lead change, and championpracticeupliftand 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 Fortitude Valley:

- Goodstart Early Learning Fortitude Valley is your home away from home. A place of love, magic, patience, and inclusion. Where children come first, and relationships are everything
- Our centre believes that all children belong and deserve the best possible start at life
- Our centre has large sweeping outdoor playgrounds where we connect to nature and to country all year long
- Our days consist of indoor -outdoor curriculum where children have autonomy to choose where they want to play and explore
- Our team of 30+ educators come to us from all corners of the earth We have a mix of educators and believe in inclusion of staff as well as inclusion of families and children
- Our team of Early Childhood Professionals are dedicated and passionate and have strong relationship values and strive for greatness

WhatGoodstart 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
- T wo 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 Queensland 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.

Have a question? Contact Smitha from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email saiholli$goodstart.org.au

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.

Posting Notes: FORTITUDE VALLEY, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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