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.
**Role**: Educational Leader
**Centre**: Goodstart Bertram
**Employment Type**: Full time or Part-time
**Pay**: Above Award Salary + Super + Benefits
Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
Get paid on par with state primary school Teachers*
Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
Are you looking to work in an environment with like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children's lives and work for an organisation that will support you to succeed?
Why Choose Goodstart Bertram?
**Quality Education**: At Goodstart Bertram, we take pride in our dedicated team of qualified educators who offer a high-quality early learning program in all our environments. Our educators are committed to creating programs that instill a solid sense of identity and well-being in children, preparing them to become confident and engaged learners
**Educational Excellence**: All our rooms, from Nursery to Kindergarten/Preschool, are led by qualified group leaders who are supported by their teams of assistants. We have a full time Early Childhood Teacher running our Kindergarten program, ensuring a strong educational foundation for children
**Family Engagement**: We actively involve families in our programs and value their feedback and input. Our Storypark platform, family nights, and newsletters facilitate open and clear communication, allowing us to tailor programs to each child's individual needs, interests, and strengths
**Outdoor Learning**: We provide three separate outdoor play areas where children can explore within a protected environment. These spaces are flexible and evolve based on the learning program, with children actively participating in their planning, fostering an appreciation of their surroundings, environmental understanding, and sustainability
**Nutrition Focus**: Our center's cook prepares fresh, nutritionally balanced meals daily. We cater to children with special dietary requirements, and our center cook holds a Certificate in Safe Food Handling.
What Goodstart can offer you
Competitive pay - you'll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)
50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
Retail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology,
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Security and stability - as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families
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 Working with Children Check
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.
How to apply
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