* 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 ready to join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact on children's lives?
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.
Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.
About Goodstart East Bunbury
* You'll love working in a state of the art, purpose built early learning facility with five large, bright and airy rooms
* We provide an all-inclusive and supportive environment to our team! Goodstart East Bunbury embraces multiculturalism and inclusive practices as both our teaching team and families bring a diverse mix of cultures and abilities to our service
* Each of our rooms are run by qualified staff including two Degree Qualified Early Childhood Teachers to help our Kindergarten run smoothly and ensure that school transitions are meaningful. In short, you have a strong leadership team in place to support you!
* All the rooms are set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities allowing you to structure your role around our policy and process, whilst remaining unique to our Service.
What Goodstart can offer you
* FIXED TERM CONTRACT TILL MAY 2025
* 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 WA 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email pnewton@goodstart.org.au
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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Posting Notes: EAST BUNBURY, BUNBURY || WA || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time