Role: Early Childhood Teacher – Location: Tamworth, NSW – Centre: Goodstart Tamworth – Brisbane Street – Employment Type: Permanent, Fulltime or Part Time – Pay: $49.18–$68.53 p/h + 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 and 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.
Responsibilities
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.
About Goodstart Tamworth – Brisbane Street
Goodstart Tamworth – Brisbane Street is a vibrant, close-knit community where your passion and skills will flourish. Our 66-place centre, nestled in a peaceful suburban location close to town, is home to a team of 13 dedicated Early Childhood Professionals who believe in the power of teamwork, mutual respect, and a flexible work culture that makes a real difference for both educators and children alike.
* Part Time Opportunity – Flexible work like balance.
* Fulltime role with a rostered day off (RDO).
* A minimum of 2 hours off the floor each week for programming, with dedicated time and space to plan.
* Two 3–5-year-old rooms with a daily capacity of up to 20 children.
* Purpose-built outdoor area designed to spark imagination, creativity, and exploration.
* Located close to local schools and community facilities.
Benefits
* Competitive pay well above award and comparable to state primary school teachers.
* Regular professional development sessions, workshops, and online discussions aligned to your career stage, connecting you with peers, mentors, and experienced teachers.
* Access to a dedicated Teachers' Community through our Learning Portal with comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources.
* Mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated).
* 50% discount off childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
* Two wellbeing days included in personal leave per year.
* Free annual flu shot (optional).
* Option to purchase extra leave for greater work life balance.
* Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology.
* Uniform allowance and employee referral program.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).
* Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.
* Active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
* Prior experience as a teacher in a school or early learning setting is welcomed.
* We welcome teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. We are a child-safe organisation, and all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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