Educational Leader | Goodstart Browns Plains - Redgum Drive | $35-40/hr + Super | Southern suburbs & Logan Brisbane 

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Our role: 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 Browns Plains Redgum Drive

• Small, intimate centre located opposite a school, close to shopping centres, transport, and residential areas.
• Long-standing team of passionate educators delivering high-quality care using the Early Years’ Learning Framework.
• Strong community reputation with many enrolments driven by family referrals.
• Cater to children aged 15 months to primary school age, focusing on sensory and play-based learning.
• Engaging, colourful learning environments designed to prepare children for school.
• Storypark platform and regular family nights ensure strong communication and individualized programs for children.
• Spacious outdoor area with sandpit, swings, fort, vegetable garden, compost bin, and worm farm, promoting environmental awareness.
• Fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily by our qualified cook, providing all meals throughout the day.
• Community engagement through visits, excursions, and participation in local events.
• Supportive, positive learning environment that values each child as an individual and promotes personal growth.

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
• 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 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.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 0739182282 or via email vkundoorvala@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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