Role: Early ChildhoodTeacher
Location: Ballina, NSW
Centre: Goodstart Ballina
Employment Type: Permanent, Part time
Pay: $38.41 - $59.13 p/h
* 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 + 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.
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.
Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.
About Goodstart Ballina:
Experience the vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle that Ballina has to offer, perfectly designed for those who cherish wellbeing, work-life balance, and the joy of playful teaching! Join our dynamic team where every day is an opportunity to inspire and nurture young minds in a supportive environment.
* Lead our Nursery Room: As the Nursery Room Leader, you'll collaborate with a passionate team of two Diploma educators and one Cert III educator, creating a nurturing space for our little ones.
* Dedicated Programming Time: Enjoy 3 hours of focused programming each week, with the opportunity to complete 1-2 hours from the comfort of your home to develop engaging activities.
* Flexible Shifts: Work set shifts within our core business hours, from 8am to 4:30pm, allowing you to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
* Thriving Nursery Rooms: Two nursery rooms, accommodating 12 and 16 children daily, where your leadership will foster a safe and joyful learning atmosphere.
* Creative Planning Spaces: Utilise our two separate planning rooms designed to ignite creativity and collaboration among educators.
* Relaxing Breaks: Unwind in our dedicated lunchroom during your breaks, ensuring you recharge for the exciting day ahead.
* Convenient Location: Our centre operates from 6:30am to 6:30pm, strategically located next to a bustling shopping precinct filled with cafes, bakeries, takeaways, and more.
* Community-Focused: Enjoy close proximity to schools and beautiful beaches, making it easy to blend work with leisure.
What Goodstart can offer you:
Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000)
Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachers
Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources
A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated)
50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
♀️ 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 Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
* Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
* New South Wales – Hold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.
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 recruitment@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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