Role: Early Childhood Teacher 
Location: Eastern Suburbs of Brisbane
Centre: Goodstart Murarrie
Employment Type:  Full-Time or Part-Time Permanent
Pay:  $34.65 - $57.00 + super + benefits (dependent on Qualification)
 

• Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence 

• Get paid on par with state primary school Teachers* 

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

Are you looking to work in an environment with like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives and work for an organisation that will support you to succeed?  

As the Educational Leader, you will work alongside the Educators within your centre to observe practice, review and continuously improve educational programs on offer to children. You will develop the educator team’s understanding of child development and other relevant early years content knowledge, as well as support the application and use of the Early Years Learning Framework or an approved learning framework. In this role you will work within the centre leadership team to lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence.  Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.    
 

Consider joining the Goodstart Murarrie team! 
 

1. Teaching and Learning Focus: Engage in quality early childhood education, actively nurturing young minds and laying strong educational foundations.

2. Community Engagement: Contribute to the educational growth of the local community, building meaningful connections with children and families.

3. Individualised Learning Styles: Embrace diverse learning needs and tailor your teaching approach to celebrate the uniqueness of each child.

4. Qualified Team: Work alongside dedicated educators, including a qualified teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, offering an excellent learning environment for your teaching journey.

5. Family Engagement: Foster strong partnerships with families, enhancing collaboration between teachers and parents in a child's educational journey.

6. Enriching Teaching Experiences: Explore a variety of extra-curricular activities and interactive learning experiences, allowing you to apply and develop teaching skills creatively and innovatively.

7. Nutrition and Nature: Promote children's well-being while enjoying the natural beauty of native bushland, integrating the importance of nutrition and nature into your teaching approach.

Join us at Goodstart Murarrie and embark on a fulfilling journey in early childhood education!

What Goodstart can offer you: 

• Competitive pay - you’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)   

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

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

• 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 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 

You’ll need: 

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) 

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards 

• Current Qld Working with Children Check  

If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification or ACECQA approved equivalent, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for 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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