Early Childhood Teacher

Goodstart; Gatton; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary above award

Scholarships up to $25,000

50% childcare gap fee discount

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Professional development

Discounts on insurance travel tech

First Nations Support

Job summary

Goodstart Gatton is seeking an passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our purpose-built 74-place centre. Based at 132 Railway Street, Gatton, you’ll deliver engaging early learning programs and support children’s development through play, assessment, and family partnership.

You’ll work with a welcoming team, benefit from professional development, scholarships, and generous leave, with a salary above award and a focus on reconciliation and inclusion in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).
• Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.
• Queensland Registration is voluntary if eligible, not required.

Responsibilities

• Ignite a love of learning in children and guide their development with intentional teaching.
• Build strong relationships with families to ensure every child feels a sense of belonging.
• Collaborate with centre leadership to develop and implement high-quality early learning programs.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Child development

Classroom management

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood (ACECQA approved)

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certification

Job description

Role:Early Childhood Teacher
Location: 132 Railway Street, Gatton, 4343, QLD
Centre: Goodstart Gatton
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time role, 38 hours/week
Pay: $47.61- $71.79 (depending on experience and qualifications) + Superannuation + 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
• Currently studying? We havescholarships of up to $25,000available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying an ACECQA-approved Bachelor degree

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 Gatton

• Newly renovated indoor and outdoor learning environments
• 74-place centre with a calm and welcoming atmosphere
• Dedicated off-the-floor programming time for Educators and leadership roles
• Passionate, highly experienced team with long tenure (5–10 years)
• Inclusive, multicultural team from Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Czechoslovakia
• Celebration of diverse family and community cultures, including First Nations, Islanders, Taiwanese, Sudanese, Afghan, and more
• Meaningful partnerships with families that enhance cultural safety and children’s learning

WhatGoodstart Can Offer You

• Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our starting salary is $86,000 for a 3-year Graduate Teacher and $93,425 for a 4-year Graduate Teacher)
• 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
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• 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
• Queensland – Registration voluntary if eligible, not required

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.
Have a question? Contact Anjana from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [e-mail]
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [e-mail]
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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