Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
- Collaborate with Educators to observe, review, and enhance educational programs
- Guide the application of the Early Years Learning Framework in the centre
- Work with the centre leadership team to drive transformative changes in educational practice
About Goodstart Salisbury North
- The centre caters for 90 children aged from six weeks to kindergarten aged.
- There is a careful balance between play-based learning and routine, with a robust focus on developing children’s social and emotional skills, providing a foundation for future learning.
- All staff are highly qualified and have vast experience.
- Floating position, working across all rooms to support high-quality educational programs and best practices.
- The centre has a strong sense of community and supporting the wellbeing of families is its core purpose as a not-for-profit social enterprise.
- They have a partnership with Foodbank SA to provide families with additional grocery items.
- Some services include Child and Family Health Services, dental services, local playgroups and children’s centres as well as Anglicare.
- The centre is committed to creating a warm and welcoming community-focused environment and building meaningful relationships with families and children.
What Goodstart can offer you
- You’ll be paid on par with state primary school Teachers (if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)
- 50% discount off childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Free annual flu shot (optional)
- Option to purchase extra leave for 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 Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
- Current SA Working with Children Check
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to apply as soon as possible for the best chance to progress. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’re an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We value Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences and are committed to Reconciliation and creating belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Safety is a priority and we require all candidates to have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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📌 Senior Educator - Educational Leader
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Adelaide