Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Haberfield

Centre: Goodstart Haberfield

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 Haberfield

Join the vibrant team at Goodstart Haberfield, where our heritage-listed centre combines the charm of original features with the warmth of natural sunlight streaming through high ceilings and large windows. Nestled in a quiet, leafy suburban street, our centre offers a serene residential setting close to local schools, shops, and transport routes.

With a rich history of operation since 1963, Goodstart Haberfield is a beloved fixture in the community, attracting families from Haberfield and beyond. Our reputation is built on the trust and satisfaction of families who return with younger siblings and enthusiastically refer us to others.

Our dedicated team, many of whom have been with us for over four years, bring diverse cultural backgrounds and a shared passion for early childhood education. If you're looking to make a positive impact and be part of a supportive, long-standing team, Goodstart Haberfield is the place for you.

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)

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: HABERFIELD, SYDNEY || NSW || Australia (AU) || | SF:00 || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time