Role: Educational Leader
Location: 17A Church Street, KANGAROO FLAT, 3555, VIC
Centre: Goodstart Kangaroo Flat
Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent
Pay: $40 - $66 per hour + super (depending on experience and qualification)
Are you ready to join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact on children's lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that supports your success and professional growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
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 .
About Goodstart Kangaroo Flat:
* Our 75-place centre is ideally situated near local schools, shops, transport routes, and community facilities, offering a convenient and vibrant location for both work and life.
* Join an established, collaborative leadership team that is deeply committed to supporting your professional growth and fostering a culture of lifelong learning.
* Our centre features two beautifully designed, light-filled kinder rooms, each with access to a shared outdoor play area that promotes exploration and creativity.
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
* T wo 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 VIC Working with Children Check or VIT Registration
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.
For more information contract VIC recruiter Melanie – 03 9648 9857 / msymonds@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.