Early Childhood Teacher

Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Role: Early Childhood Teacher - Educational Leader

Location: 3 Joynton Avenue, Zetland, 2017, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Waranara

Employment Type: Full-timeFixed term (untill December 2026)

Pay: $ $66.09 plus Educational Leader allowance plus super

• 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 Waranara:

Our purpose-built centre offers a beautifully designed environment that fosters strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community. We regularly venture out on excursions to nearby parks, libraries, and cafés, and benefit from our close proximity to Woolworths, a gym, and a swimming pool—just a 5-7 minute walk from the train station. Families enrich our learning environment by sharing their diverse cultures, while our supportive senior management ensures staff are well cared for, with access to a spacious staff area that includes a veranda, staff room, office, and programming room. We maintain strong connections with local playgroups and offer ongoing training opportunities. Our work culture is grounded in playful teaching, being present, and intentional interactions, with a team spirit built on care, collaboration, and continuous learning. This role is a floating position to be able to support each room and every team in the centre.

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

• Paid professional development

• 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)

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

• Current NESA 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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Katya from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email

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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