Role: Assistant Director 
Location: Brisbane Northside
Centre: Albany Creek, Flamingo Drive
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Pay:  Above Award Wages + Benefits

• 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? 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 here.   
 

About Goodstart Albany Creek, Flamingo Drive

Goodstart Albany Creek – Flamingo Drive invites you to join our dedicated team as Educational Leader and play a vital role in shaping the future of our centre. Here's a closer look at what makes our Centre special:
 

• Age-Appropriate Rooms: We cater to children aged six weeks to school age with six internal rooms, each designed to meet the specific developmental needs of different age groups. From Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2, our centre offers a well-rounded educational experience run by a Bachelor Qualified Teacher.
• Enriching Facilities: Our centre boasts a library and sensory room, both utilised daily in small key educator groups. These spaces enhance children's learning experiences and provide unique opportunities for exploration and discovery.
• Nature-Inspired Environment: Our service environment is carefully designed to support children's learning in natural and well-resourced spaces. We prioritise creating a safe and stimulating natural environment that encourages children to 'be' and explore.
• Approved Curriculum: Our play-based and stimulating curriculum aligns with the approved Early Years Learning Framework, focusing on holistic development across all areas.
• Effective Communication: We utilise the online Story Park platform, enabling daily communication with parents. 
• Sustainable Practices: Our recently updated outdoor play spaces strike a balance between natural and manmade elements. With sandpits, a mud digging pit, decking, cubby houses, and a community garden, we promote sustainable practices like gardening, composting, and caring for our worms.
• Community Engagement: We believe in being active members of the community. Monthly excursions, incursions, and celebrations of significant days enrich the learning experience for our children, allowing them to connect with the world around them.

Goodstart Early Learning Albany Creek – Flamingo Drive invites you to join our dedicated team as an Educational Leader, working closely with the Centre Director to uplift the centre, infuse a fresh culture, and contribute to our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education. 

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

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 Qld 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 Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email  alapworth@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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