Educational Leader

**Role**: Educational Leader

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

**Centre**: Goodstart Oxley

**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 Oxley

**Professional Growth**: We value your dedication to early childhood education. As a qualified Early Childhood Teacher or a Bachelor of Early Childhood student, you will have opportunities to further your professional development and expand your knowledge.
**Inclusive Environment**: We foster an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere where your expertise and creativity can flourish, making a significant impact on children's lives.
**Community Impact**: Be part of a community that prioritises early education, making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families.
**Parent and Caregiver Collaboration**: Collaboration with parents and caregivers is at the heart of our approach. Your ability to build strong partnerships with families is highly valued and impactful.
**Set Roster Times**: At Goodstart Oxley, we understand the importance of work-life balance. We offer set roster times to ensure predictability in your schedule, allowing you to plan and manage your time effectively.
**Private Staff Room**: Enjoy the convenience of a private staff room, providing you with a dedicated space to relax and recharge during your breaks.
**Supported Environment**: Our commitment to excellence is reinforced by the presence of an additional 2 educators in the room, promoting a supportive and collaborative working environment.
**Program Planning**: You'll have dedicated programming hours, totaling 6 hours each week, to focus on creating engaging and enriching activities for the children.
**Work-Life Balance**: We respect your time and value your well-being. You won't be required to complete work outside of your regular working hours.
**Paid Staff Meetings**: Your contributions matter, and we show our appreciation by offering paid staff meetings to ensure your voice is heard and your time is compensated.

**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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