Educational Leader - Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Leader allowance

Professional development

Six weeks paid parental leave

Wellbeing days and discounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Goodstart Cowandilla is seeking a Senior Educator - Educational Leader to work with educators in the centre. You will observe, review and continuously enhance the educational programs, deepen staff understanding of child development, and guide the application of the Early Years Learning Framework.

You will partner with centre leadership to drive transformative changes and champion educational excellence. The role offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and an Educational Leader

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in early childhood education or approved equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and NQS and current WA/SA checks.
• Ability to lead change and uplift educational practice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with educators to observe and review programs.
• Guide application of the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Lead transformative changes and champion excellence in practice.

Skills

Educational leadership

Change management

Observation & assessment

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Tools

Geccko platform

Job description

Company description:
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Job description: Role: Senior Educator - Educational Leader

Centre: Goodstart Cowandilla

Employment Type: Full time, 38 hours per week

Pay: $41.74 to $43.00 per hour - depending on qualifications and experience + Educational Leader allowance of $2.81 per hour

Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence

Be paid at least 5% above award

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 Cowandilla

Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre in Cowandilla opened in 2020. Our newly constructed centre features six separate, naturally inspired learning spaces, each with direct access to our landscaped designed outdoor environment providing children with the opportunity to move freely between the indoor and outdoor. Our environments have been specifically designed to engage, challenge and excite the children throughout all of their developmental stages.

We provide high quality education and care for 96 children per day aged 6 weeks to 6 years. At Goodstart Cowandilla we pride ourselves on having devoted and dedicated educators who have been in the service for years, creating a sense of comfort and familiarity for all families and children. See our Centre tour video https://youtu.be/g5zeI0PIuPk and our Centre Facebook

What Goodstart can offer you

• You’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers
• 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
• Paid professional development
• 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

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current SA 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.

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.

YouTube video link:https://youtu.be/FTlV--ciuR0

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