Educational Leader

Goodstart Early Learning; Darwin; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Free flu shot

Extra leave options

First Nations Support & Cultural Leave

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Stuart Park is seeking an Educational Leader to collaborate with Educators, observe and enhance educational programs, and strengthen child development knowledge across the team. You will guide EYLF application and work closely with the centre leadership to drive transformative changes and uphold excellence in practice.

The role offers a pathway to professional growth within a supportive, culturally inclusive workplace near Darwin, with opportunities to lead curriculum improvements and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Current NT Working with Children Check;NSF Training via Geccko platform.

Responsibilities

• Observe, review and continuously enhance educational programs for children.
• Guide application of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Collaborate with center Educators and leadership to lead transformative changes and champion excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Education (ECE)

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Geccko platform

Job description

Pay: $43.00 - $71.79 P/h (DOE & Qualification) + Educational Leader allowance + Super

• Lead change, and championpracticeupliftand excellence
• Get paid on par with state primary school Teachers *
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

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.

Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here .

About Goodstart Stuart Park

• Rare opportunity to join a longstanding team of ECEC professionals, including our Director of 16 years!
• Supportive, experienced team that values collaboration and ongoing professional growth
• 76 Place centre, built on Larrakia Country - just minutes from Darwin's CBD, close to Palmerston.
• Culturally inclusive practices, celebrating Holi, Diwali, Lunar New Year and NAIDOC Week
• Multilingual educators who speak Hindi, Sinhalese, Chinese, Nepalese, Punjabi, and Bangla

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• You’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (If you hold an ACECQA approved Bachelors or equivalent)
• 50 % discount off your childcare 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
• T wo 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:

• Diploma or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current NT Working with Children Check
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

If 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.

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]

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.