Teacher Job Details | Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Brisbane is searching for a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to inspire and foster young learners. You will develop tailored learning experiences and build meaningful relationships with families. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive professional development opportunities in a nurturing environment. Join us to make a lasting impact on children’s lives.

Benefits

50% discount on childcare fees

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days per year

Professional development sessions

Qualifications

• Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification required.
• Registration is voluntary if eligible, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Guide children’s development with purposeful teaching practices.
• Collaborate with team to develop and implement high-quality learning programs.
• Build strong relationships with families to support each child's growth.

Skills

Child development expertise

Creative curriculum development

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)

Job description

Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Centre: Goodstart Burpengary Buckley Road

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay: $43.55 – $66.09 p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) + Super

• 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 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 Burpengary

• Our warm, friendly and professional team strive to provide the highest quality care and learning experiences for the children through strong partnerships with our families
• Our aim is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can build a sense of belonging
• We are a 75 place centre and believe in a play-based learning environment that supports children to build connection with country and culture.
• Community is important to us and through visits to the centre and participation in events and activities throughout the year we are able to enrich the learning experience

What Goodstart can offer you:

Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000)

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 an 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.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Wendy 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.