As an 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.
About Goodstart Salisbury North:
* Operating hours 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.
* The centre caters for 90 children aged from six weeks to kindergarten aged.
* With a careful balance between play-based learning and routine, and a strong focus on the development of children's social and emotional skills, they give children a foundation for future learning.
* All staff are highly qualified and have vast experience.
* The centre has a strong sense of community and supporting the wellbeing of their families is their core purpose as a not-for-profit social enterprise.
* They have a partnership with Foodbank SA to provide families with additional grocery items.
* Some of these 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 centre. They look forward to building and maintaining meaningful and true relationships with all our families and children.
What Goodstart can offer you:
* 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 fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
* Paid professional development.
* 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 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.
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:
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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact Fiona of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email .
Supporting our people and protecting our children:
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.
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