Role: Early ChildhoodTeacher Location: North Queensland, Townsville Centre: Goodstart Cranbrook Employment Type: Full-time or Part-Time Permanent Pay: $38.41 - $60.00 per hour + super + benefits Help provide the best start to a child's life.
Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave Are 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 energetic 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 Cranbrook Join our welcoming, close-knit team at Goodstart Cranbrook, where new team members are embraced with open arms.
Located in a quiet residential area close to schools, shops, and community facilities, we foster a home away from home atmosphere for both children and educators.
Our friendly and supportive environment ensures that every educator feels part of our team from day one.
As a large double centre, we cater for 102 children, with a team of qualified educators dedicated to delivering high-quality care and learning experiences.
We take pride in our commitment to the children and their families, and we ensure each child feels supported and encouraged in their development.
Our learning environments, from Nursery to Kindergarten, follow the Early Years Learning Framework, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities that foster growth and discovery.
Our colourful and engaging spaces provide the foundation for children to thrive.
Our outdoor areas include age-appropriate play spaces such as cubby houses, sandpits, swings, verandahs, veggie patches, and more, encouraging active, nature-based learning.
At Goodstart Cranbrook, we place a strong emphasis on working collaboratively with families, supported by the Storypark platform, family nights, and regular updates.
This ensures open communication and tailored programs that meet each child's needs while reflecting the centre's cultural diversity.
If you're a passionate Early Childhood Teacher looking to join a warm, friendly, and supportive team, we'd love to welcome you to Goodstart Cranbrook!
What Goodstart can offer you: Competitive pay - you'll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000) Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachers Access to a dedicated Teachers' Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated) 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave 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 Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved) Current Qld Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification 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 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question?
Contact Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ****** If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like further information and support,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.
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/yS4YoN6-QAc #gsteacher Posting Notes: CRANBROOK, TOWNSVILLE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time
