Educational Leader

**Role**: Educational Leader

**Location**: 35 Tennyson Street, ELWOOD, 3184, VIC

**Centre**: Goodstart Elwood

**Employment Type**: Full Time/Permanent

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 looking to work in an environment with like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives and work for an organisation that will support you to succeed?

**About Goodstart Elwood**:
Our 55-place centre is located in a residential area, which is safe and quiet but still close to good transport links
Inside our rooms you will find colourful, engaging programs that cater to each child’s interests, needs and strengths
Outside you will find play areas with a balance of natural and manmade elements, with sandpits, veggie patch, bike path, cubbyhouse and lots of shade
You will be joining a team of Educators who are passionate about what they do and eager to learn

**What Goodstart can offer you**:
Competitive pay - 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 gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave

Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career

‍ ️Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

✈️Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

**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 VIC 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

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.

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**Posting Notes**: ELWOOD, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time