Senior Educator

Location: Drayton, Toowoomba Region QLD 4350, home of the Giabal Jarowair People

Centre: Goodstart Drayton

Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week

Pay: Up to $41.05 (based on experience) + Educational Leader Allowance + Superannuation + Benefits

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 Drayton

- A hidden gem with 58 places, creating a warm and intimate environment.

- Located in a semi‑rural community on the outskirts of Southern Toowoomba, offering a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

- Proud of its family‑focused, home‑like approach to childcare.

- Strong emphasis on relationship‑based practices, building meaningful connections with families.

- Supported by a leadership team that values work‑life balance and promotes flexibility.

- Fosters an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued.

- Encourages learning and growth through mentoring and collaboration within the team

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 QLD 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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