Senior Educator - Educational Leader

Goodstart; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Leader Allowance

Childcare discount

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Flu shot

Extra leave

First Nations Support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Salisbury North is seeking a Senior Educator to lead a dedicated room and deliver high-quality early years programs.

You will work with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve teaching practices, ensuring safety and inclusivity for every learner.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate with an Educational Leader Allowance, you’ll access paid parental leave, childcare discounts, and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood or ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead your own room and manage a team of Educators to deliver high-quality programs.
• Collaborate with Centre Leadership Team and Educational Leader to observe, inform and improve teaching practices.
• Ensure safety and inclusivity in every learning experience for all children.

Skills

EYLF knowledge

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood

Working with Children Check

National Child Safety Foundation Training

Job description

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Role:Senior Educator - Educational Leader

Centre:Goodstart Salisbury North

Employment Type: Full time, 38 hours per week

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

Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career

Be paid at least 5% above award

Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you’ll get at least5% above the award rate
• 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
• 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 in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)

Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

Current Working with Children Check

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

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.