Early Childhood Teacher | Goodstart Armadale | Full time/Part time | Above Award Wages + Benefits

What Goodstart can offer you 

There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let’s start with the benefits! 

• Teacher accreditation/registration - we offer state-specific support to help you through this process
• Competitive pay - you’ll get paid on par with state primary school teachers
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year. And our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
• Retail and childcare discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fee

About our Centre
We are located not far from the town centre of Armadale on the corner of Seventh and Forrest Road. 

• Opening hours 6:30am – 6:30pm
• Fulltime – 38 hours or Part time - 20 hours 
• Rotating roster (flexible working arrangement available)
• 85 placed Centre
• Close to public transport, bus stop outside the centre and 15-minute walk to the train station
• Close to local shops/café/lunch bar – walking distance
• Supporting Centre Director
• Separate staff/planning room
• Onsite parking for staff

You’ll help achieve this by   

• Hold or studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Support the centre director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care
• Hold a valid WWCC in WA
• Hold an up to date Professional Teachers Registration (state applicable)
• Have extensive knowledge of the EYLF and understanding of the NQF/NQS

You’ll also love: 

• Centre support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team  
• Security and stability - with over 670 centres across Australia, you’ll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organisation 

Supporting our people and protecting our children 

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.  

We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team.

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.