Role: Early Childhood TeacherLocation: GunnedahCentre: Goodstart GunnedahEmployment Type: Full-TimePay: $38.41 - $59.13Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you'll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children's needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and dynamic teaching practices. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.About Goodstart GunnedahGoodstart Gunnedah is a vibrant 66-place centre with four dynamic rooms: nursery, toddler, junior preschool, and preschool. Located on the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi People, our centre offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern convenience. Surrounded by thriving agricultural and mining industries, we're also just moments from main roads, schools, and shops.What Goodstart Can Offer YouCompetitive pay: Enjoy a salary that surpasses the industry standard, with packages on par with state primary school teachers. Our Graduate Teachers start at $80,000!Ongoing professional growth: Engage in regular development sessions, workshops, and Professional Online Discussions tailored to your career stage, connecting you with peers, mentors, and seasoned educators.Exclusive access to learning resources: Tap into our extensive Teachers' Community via our Learning Portal, packed with a wealth of professional learning and development materials.Mentorship and support: Receive personalized guidance through your teacher accreditation or registration process, with dedicated mentors to help you every step of the way (in states where required).Childcare benefits: Enjoy a 50% discount on your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.Wellbeing focus: Take advantage of two additional wellbeing days each year as part of your personal leave.Health perks: Opt-in for a free annual flu shot to keep you healthy year-round.Work-life balance: Purchase extra leave to tailor your work-life balance to your needs.Cultural support: Benefit from First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.Exclusive discounts: Save on retail, insurance, travel, and technology with our employee discounts.Uniform and referrals: Receive a uniform allowance and participate in our employee referral program.You'll NeedBachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualificationNew South Wales – Hold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.How To ApplyClick '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.Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ****** our people and protecting our childrenWe'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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