Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Southern Suburbs & Logan Brisbane Qld

Centre: Goodstart Logan Village

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Pay: $42.08 - $63.86 + Super + Benefits
 

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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 on 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 Logan Village

• Peaceful rural location with a natural, country-style environment
• Strong focus on sustainability – centre animals, gardens, and nature-based play
• Long-standing team of passionate educators providing consistency and care
• Curiosity Approach to learning – encouraging independence and exploration
• Programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework & Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines
• Strong community connections and involvement with local schools and families
• Inclusive, play-based learning from Nursery to Kindergarten
• Educators are supported with ongoing professional development
• A warm, friendly, and welcoming centre with a true family feel

What to Expect in This Role

• Fast-Paced Learning Environment
  You’ll learn on your feet and grow quickly in a dynamic setting where no two days are the same. It’s the perfect place to build confidence and develop your skills alongside a supportive, experienced team.
• High Expectations with High Support
  We are on a journey to Exceeding and are committed to delivering high-quality early learning. You’ll be encouraged to bring best practices into your teaching and will be supported every step of the way by our leadership and educational teams.
• Challenging Behaviours with Tailored Support
  While some children may need extra support, we’re proud to have Intensive Individual Support (ISS) funding and strong systems in place to help you succeed. You’ll never be alone in facing challenges—we work together to help every child thrive.

 What Goodstart can offer you:

• Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above the 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 on your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• Two wellbeing days are included in your leave per year
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for an 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 Qld Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

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. For your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 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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