Overview
Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: 151 Gilmour Street, KELSO, 2795, NSW
Centre: Goodstart Kelso - Gilmour Street
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Pay: $43.55 - $66.09 plus super
Responsibilities
- Ignite a love of learning in children and guide their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices.
- Build strong, meaningful relationships with families to ensure every child feels a sense of belonging and is supported to thrive.
- Mentor and inspire educational practices in the room, collaborating with the centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs and achieve outstanding outcomes for children.
As part of the role, contribute to shaping pedagogy and practice in the classroom, and bring passion and creativity to transform young lives and enrich teaching careers.
About Goodstart Kelso
Goodstart Kelso is a welcoming 75-place service located in the heart of Kelso. The centre values creativity, connection, and community and seeks educators who share this vision. You’ll be a key part of the leadership team, helping deliver high-quality early learning programs, shape the curriculum, and foster a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment for every child.
What Goodstart Can Offer You
- Competitive pay – above award, with a package comparable to state primary school teachers (Graduate Teacher starting salary around $80,000).
- Regular professional development sessions, including workshops and Professional Online Discussions.
- Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community via the Learning Portal with professional learning resources.
- Mentor support for teacher accreditation or registration where required.
- 50% discount off childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
- Fitness Passport for discounted gym and pool access for you and your family.
- Two wellbeing days per year and optional extra leave for work-life balance.
- Free annual flu shot (optional) and First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
- Retail discounts on insurance, travel, and technology; uniform allowance and referral programs.
You’ll Need
- 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).
If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or are new to the profession, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
How To Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. Applications are reviewed as they are submitted, so submit early for the best chance to progress to the next stage.
Question? Contact Katya from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email
Goodstart is committed to Reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For information and support email
Equal Opportunity and Safety
We are an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a Child Safe Organisation; candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children check. We strive to safeguard all children from abuse, neglect, and harm.
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