Role: Educational Leader

Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Coffs Harbour

Employment Type: Permanent, Fulltime

Pay: $38.12 - $59.13 + $2.25 (Educational Leader Allowance) p/h

• 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 Coffs Harbour:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as an Educational Leader in a vibrant, nature-rich environment? At Goodstart Coffs Harbour, you'll lead with purpose and passion in an 86-place centre that offers an exceptional learning experience for children aged six weeks to six years.

Here’s what makes this role special:

• Enjoy a Rostered Day Off (RDO) to balance your career with your personal life.
• Mentor and inspire your team with a floating position that gives you the flexibility to lead by example.
• Dedicated non-contact time—6 hours each week to focus on driving educational excellence.
• Lead a talented team of 26 professionals, including seasoned educators and energetic new graduates eager to learn from you.
• Relax and recharge in a dedicated staff room or work in flexible spaces during your non-contact time.
• Join a centre with fresh leadership, fully committed to providing high-quality education and care.
• Spark curiosity and creativity with two expansive playgrounds, featuring vibrant vegetable and herb gardens, sandpits, and natural environments that nurture sensory exploration, sustainability, and diversity.
• Be part of a beautifully designed centre, with rooms tailored for children from Nursery to Kindergarten/Preschool.
• Conveniently located just minutes from the Coffs Harbour CBD in a tranquil, residential setting.

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)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

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 our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or email our Talent Acquisition Partner, Salena Vo on svo@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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