Early Childhood Teacher - Educational Leader

Goodstart Early Learning; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on childcare gap fees

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Goodstart Centenary Heights is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader to ignite a love of learning, guide development, and build strong relationships with families. This permanent, full-time role is 38 hours per week and located in Centenary Heights, QLD.

You'll mentor educational practices, collaborate with Educators to observe, review, develop, implement and enhance high-quality early learning programs, and champion excellence in practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ignite a love of learning in children and guide their development with purposeful teaching practices.
• Mentor and inspire educational practices, collaborating with Educators to observe, review, develop, implement and continuously enhance high-quality early learning programs.
• Deepen the team’s understanding of child development and the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Work closely with the centre leadership team to champion excellence in educational practice and achieve outstanding outcomes for children.

Education

Bachelor or Master of Early Childhood qualification (ACECQA approved)

Certificate of Completion for National Child Safety Foundation Training (via Geccko platform)

Job description

Location:130 Ramsay Street, Centenary Heights, 4350, QLD-Giabal and Jarowair peoples land

Centre:Goodstart Centenary Heights

Employment Type:Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week

Pay : $47.61- $71.79 (depending on experience and qualifications) + Educational Leader Allowance + Superannuation + Benefits

Lead change, and championpracticeupliftand excellence

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 and Educational Leader at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices while building strong, meaningful relationships with families. You'll mentor and inspire educational practices, collaborate with Educators to observe, review, develop, implement and continuously enhance high-quality early learning programs, deepen the team's understanding of child development and the Early Years Learning Framework, and work closely with the centre leadership team to champion excellence in educational practice and achieve 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 Centenary Heights:

• Vibrant, diverse culture in an80‑place centrewith supportive, welcoming team where you feel valued every day
• Architecturally designed centrelocated on the corner of Ramsay & Alderley Streets, Centenary Heights
• Modern, purpose‑built facility with six dedicated childcare rooms
• State‑of‑the‑art indoor environments from Nursery to Kindergarten
• Inspiring nature‑based outdoor play spaces including water play, sandpits, sensory paths, yarning circle and quiet retreats
• Separate staff roomwith kitchen facilities plus an upstairs programming room

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 heavilyprice

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 or Master of Early Childhood qualification (ACECQA approved)

Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

Queensland – Registration voluntary if eligible , not required

Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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]

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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.