Role: Teacher 
Location: Mackay Region
Centre: Goodstart Eimeo
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time
Pay:  $37.02 - $57.00 per hour + super + benefits
 

• Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career 

• Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers 

• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave 

 
Looking for a chance to bring your knowledge and creativity to an environment where you’ll be truly valued? If you’re excited by the chance to shape pedagogy and practice in your room, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.  
 

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices that are delivered with creativity and energy. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your love of teaching will be reflected in how you mentor and guide educational practices in your room, and in your work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you’re achieving optimal outcomes for children.   

About Goodstart Eimeo:
 

• Location: Situated in the beautiful Northern Beaches, adjacent to Eimeo Road State School, and close to essential amenities.

• Operating Hours: Open year-round, with closure only on gazetted public holidays.

• Age Groups: Five rooms catering to children from 6 weeks to school age, fostering holistic development.

• Learning Approach: Embracing the Early Years' Learning Framework, we prioritise creating a sense of belonging for every child.

• Curriculum: Our play-based and stimulating curriculum aligns with the Early Years' Learning Framework, incorporating colorful and engaging programs tailored to individual interests, needs, and strengths.

• Communication Platform: Utilising the intuitive Storypark platform for transparent and consistent communication with families, ensuring active involvement in each child's learning journey.

• Outdoor Spaces: Thoughtfully designed playground areas balance natural and manmade elements, encouraging exploration, play, and imagination. Emphasis on understanding the environment and sustainability.

• Community Engagement: Actively participating in community events, excursions, and center visits to deepen the relationship between the center and the community, instilling values of contribution and active societal participation.

• Join Us: We invite passionate teachers to be part of Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Eimeo, where teaching flourishes, and together, we nurture a love for learning in the next generation.

   
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) - $37.02 - $57.00 per hour

• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks of paid parental leave

• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career 

• Teacher mentoring support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching, and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our teacher mentoring support team  

• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year 

• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for an even greater work-life balance 

• Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology 

• Uniform allowance and employee referral program 

• Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families 

• Visa sponsorship opportunity available (Qualified ECT only) to live and work in Australia for the right candidates! 

You’ll need: 

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved) 

• Current Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification 

If you have previous experience as Teacher in a school or early learning environment, or similar, then we want to meet 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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. 

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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Posting Notes: EIMEO, MACKAY || QLD || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time