Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Gunnedah

Centre: Goodstart Gunnedah

Employment Type:  Full-Time

Pay:$38.41 - $59.13

• 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

Are you prepared to bring your expertise and creativity to a place where you will be genuinely appreciated? Are you inspired to shape pedagogy and practices in your classroom? Do you have a deep passion for creating a curriculum that aligns with children's needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we would be thrilled to explore the fantastic opportunities we have just for you at Goodstart.

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you will inspire a love of learning in children, guiding their growth with intentional and dynamic teaching practices. You will establish strong, meaningful connections with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is encouraged to thrive. Your enthusiasm for teaching will shine through as you mentor and motivate educational practices in your room, collaborating with our center leadership team to develop, refine, and implement top-tier early learning programs, delivering exceptional outcomes for our children.

Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.

About Goodstart Gunnedah:

Goodstart Gunnedah is a vibrant 66-place centre with four dynamic rooms: nursery, toddler, junior preschool, and preschool. Located on the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi People, our centre offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern convenience. Surrounded by thriving agricultural and mining industries, we're also just moments from main roads, schools, and shops.
 

What Goodstart can offer you:

💰 Competitive pay: Enjoy a salary that surpasses the industry standard, with packages on par with state primary school teachers. Our Graduate Teachers start at $80,000!

👨‍💻 Ongoing professional growth: Engage in regular development sessions, workshops, and Professional Online Discussions tailored to your career stage, connecting you with peers, mentors, and seasoned educators.

📚 Exclusive access to learning resources: Tap into our extensive Teachers’ Community via our Learning Portal, packed with a wealth of professional learning and development materials.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Mentorship and support: Receive personalized guidance through your teacher accreditation or registration process, with dedicated mentors to help you every step of the way (in states where required).

👨‍👧‍👦 Childcare benefits: Enjoy a 50% discount on your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

💆🏽‍♀️ Wellbeing focus: Take advantage of two additional wellbeing days each year as part of your personal leave.

👩‍⚕️ Health perks: Opt-in for a free annual flu shot to keep you healthy year-round.

✈️ Work-life balance: Purchase extra leave to tailor your work-life balance to your needs.

🖤 Cultural support: Benefit from First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.

🎁 Exclusive discounts: Save on retail, insurance, travel, and technology with our employee discounts.

👕 Uniform and referrals: Receive a uniform allowance and participate in our 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)

If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.
 

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 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@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: GUNNEDAH || NSW || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF:00 || Bachelor (ECT) 3yr || Full-Time