Educational Leader

**Role**: Educational Leader

**Location**: Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs of Brisbane

**Centre**: Goodstart Wavell Heights

**Employment Type**: Full-Time or Part-Time Permanent

**Pay**: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits

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

Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.

About Goodstart Wavell Heights

**Location**: Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre in Wavell Heights, purpose-built for children aged six weeks to five years.

**Rooms and Programs**:
Five rooms offering educational, play-based programs aligned with children's interests.
Twelve educators, including a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher for the Kindergarten program.

**Educator Team**:
Qualified and experienced educators fostering nurturing and loving bonds with each child.
Years of experience in childcare and early learning settings.

**Family Collaboration**:
Collaborative approach with families to meet their needs and ensure smooth settling and transitions.
Play days and special events for families to participate and engage with the center.

**Learning Environments**:
Rooms (Nursery to Kindergarten) aligned with Early Years Learning Framework, emphasising sensory and play-based learning.
Colourful and stimulating surroundings fostering growth and development.

**Communication**:
Tailoring programs to individual needs, interests, strengths, and cultural diversity.

**Outdoor Spaces**:
Three age-appropriate play areas with sandpits, manmade and natural play surfaces, undercover areas, a play bridge, vege patch, digging pit, and ample natural shade.

**Community Engagement**:
Emphasis on community through center visits, participation in events, and activities throughout the year.
Daily art and music experiences providing children the freedom to express their creativity.

**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) $37.02 + $59.00 per hour + super
50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
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) 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

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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