Role: Educational Leader
Location: Fitzroy SA
Centre: Goodstart Prospect – New Centre opening soon
Employment Type: Full time
Pay: Starting from $36.91 + Allowance
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.
About Goodstart Prospect Goodstart Prospect is located in a residential area, opposite Blackfriars Priory School.Your new purpose-built Early Learning centre has six separate and spacious age-based learning spaces, including two nursery, two toddler learning spaces, and two kindergarten rooms.Stimulating and welcoming indoor environments, while outside we offer many sensory and play-based opportunities for learning.The design is a modern yet home-like, naturally inspired environment.All outdoor play spaces are directly accessible from the indoor learning areas.Our Centre Director Nicole has been with Goodstart since 2018, and has been in leadership for the last 5 years. Nicole values the strong relationships shared between families, children, and educators and believes these are key to supporting happy, strong, and independent learners. Building a safe, welcoming, and supportive community for children, families, and educators at our Centre is her top priority.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 leavePaid professional developmentTwo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail discounts on insurance, travel, and technologyUniform 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 StandardsCurrent SA Working with Children CheckIf 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question? Contact Fiona of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 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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