Role: Senior Educator

Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Coffs Harbour

Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent

Pay: $39.85 – $43.44 per hour (based on experience)

• Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
• Be paid at least 5% above award
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

About Goodstart Coffs Harbour:

• Be part of our welcoming centre in Coffs Harbour, conveniently located close to the CBD in a residential area, making daily commutes easy and accessible.
• Join a highly experienced and dedicated team of long-service educators who are committed to delivering high-quality early learning and supporting every child's individual needs, interests and development.
• Work across age-appropriate learning environments for children from Nursery through to Kindergarten/Preschool, with a strong focus on fostering growth, curiosity and confidence through the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Enjoy spacious indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including two large playgrounds, vegetable and herb gardens, sandpits and natural environments that encourage sensory exploration and hands-on learning.
• Contribute to a centre that celebrates diversity, values strong family partnerships and maintains meaningful connections with the local community, creating inclusive and enriching learning experiences for every child.
  
  

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate

• 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

• 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:

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current NSW Working with Children Check

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 James Brendel from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email jbrendel@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  For further information and support email deadlycareers@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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Posting Notes: COFFS HARBOUR || NSW || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time