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.

About Goodstart Penfield:

• Located behind the RAAF base, on a 12-acre block in a rural market farming area.
• Rated Exceeding National Quality Standards
• Licenced for 85 children, catering to all early learning age groups from 6 weeks to 5 years.
• The centre is open from 6.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Our learning philosophy is that the experience should be fun, developed in partnership with parents and meeting the individual needs and interests of the child. 
• The centre boasts large grassed outdoor play areas for the children. 
• Additionally, have a chicken coop and vegetable garden where the children actively participate in caring for the chickens and tending to the garden.
• Led by Centre Director Annette who has been director since 2004. Annette is fortunate to lead a team of experiences and highly qualified early childhood educators, many of whom have been at the centre for many years.
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What Goodstart can offer you:
Download the Thriving Teachers brochure to find more great reasons to choose Goodstart to grow your teaching career.
 

💰 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 Education (Early Childhood Education) or ACECQA approved equivalent
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards 
• Current SA Working with Children Check  
• Hold active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB SA) (applicants working towards their Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) may be able to apply for Special Authority to Teach if certain are conditions met) 

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 – for further information and support, email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au  

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: PENFIELD || SA || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time