Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Leeton, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Leeton

Employment Type: Permanent, Fulltime or Part time

Pay: $42.08 - $63.86 p/h + Super + Relocation Support

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• 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 ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you’ll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.

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

About Goodstart Leeton:

At Goodstart Leeton, we are dedicated to crafting an inspiring and nurturing workplace that empowers our team of early childhood educators. Here, you will find a supportive and collaborative culture where every member is valued and encouraged to flourish. Our close-knit team works hand-in-hand to create exciting and positive learning experiences for the children in our care, all built on a foundation of mutual respect and professional growth.

Leeton's charming small-town vibe offers a refreshing change of pace, allowing you to spend less time commuting and more time enjoying life. Whether you love outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, or simply unwinding at home, Leeton provides the perfect backdrop for balancing work and leisure.

We are committed to your professional development! At Goodstart Leeton, you'll have access to ongoing training, workshops, and mentoring designed to help you advance in your early childhood education career. We encourage you to bring your innovative ideas to the table and continuously enhance your skills.

Our team enjoys a variety of benefits that prioritize well-being, including flexible working hours and mental health support initiatives. We recognize that our team members are our greatest asset, and we ensure they have everything they need to succeed both personally and professionally.

What We Offer:

• We provide Relocation Support up to $5000 *terms and conditions apply
• 40 hours per week with a rostered day off each month or part-time opportunities available.
• Flexible scheduling: A rotating three-month roster that supports personal planning.
• Engage with 15 children each day in our Preschool room alongside 1-2 fellow Early Childhood Professionals.
• Dedicated programming time: Enjoy 6 hours a week for programming (with options for remote programming).
• Staff planning space: A separate area for staff collaboration.
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7am – 6pm.
• Local amenities: Just a short stroll from delightful cafés for coffee or lunch breaks—perfect for unwinding in Leeton's friendly atmosphere.
• Shopping access: Close proximity to the town’s shopping precinct for all your needs, from groceries to retail therapy.
• Active lifestyle support: Nearby gyms and fitness centres to help you maintain your health and wellness.

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
• 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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

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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