Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Rutherford

Centre: Goodstart Rutherford

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

If you are eager to bring your knowledge and creativity to a dynamic and supportive environment, and if you aspire to shape pedagogy and practice in your classroom, then the opportunity at Goodstart Rutherford is ideal for you.

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart Rutherford, you will have the chance to inspire a love of learning in children through engaging and purposeful teaching. You will guide their development, form strong and meaningful connections with families, and ensure every child feels a genuine sense of belonging and is well-supported to thrive.

Your role will involve mentoring and inspiring educational practices within your room, collaborating closely with the centre leadership team to create, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs. These programs are designed to deliver outstanding outcomes for the children, aligning with their needs, interests, and ideas.

At Goodstart Rutherford, you will be valued for your passion and creativity, and you will have the opportunity to transform young lives while enhancing your own teaching career. The centre offers a range of benefits, including competitive pay, ongoing professional growth opportunities, exclusive access to learning resources, and childcare benefits such as a 50% discount on childcare gap fees and paid parental leave.

About Goodstart Rutherford

Discover Goodstart Rutherford!

Conveniently located near Rutherford Public School and the New England Highway, Goodstart Rutherford offers easy access to local shops and community facilities. We provide inclusive care for 75 children daily and celebrate diverse cultures and religions.

Why Choose Us?

• Engaging Indoors: Sensory and play-based learning opportunities in vibrant, stimulating rooms.
• Exciting Outdoors: Three age-appropriate play areas with sandpits, sensory paths, a dirt pit, gardens, veggie patches, and more.

Community Connection

Our strong reputation within the community speaks for itself, with many families recommending our exceptional service.

What Goodstart can offer you:

💰 Competitive pay: Enjoy a salary that surpasses the industry standard, with packages on par with state primary school teachers. Our Graduate Teachers start at $80,000!

👨‍💻 Ongoing professional growth: Engage in regular development sessions, workshops, and Professional Online Discussions tailored to your career stage, connecting you with peers, mentors, and seasoned educators.

📚 Exclusive access to learning resources: Tap into our extensive Teachers’ Community via our Learning Portal, packed with a wealth of professional learning and development materials.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Mentorship and support: Receive personalized guidance through your teacher accreditation or registration process, with dedicated mentors to help you every step of the way (in states where required).

👨‍👧‍👦 Childcare benefits: Enjoy a 50% discount on your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

💆🏽‍♀️ Wellbeing focus: Take advantage of two additional wellbeing days each year as part of your personal leave.

👩‍⚕️ Health perks: Opt-in for a free annual flu shot to keep you healthy year-round.

✈️ Work-life balance: Purchase extra leave to tailor your work-life balance to your needs.

🖤 Cultural support: Benefit from First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.

🎁 Exclusive discounts: Save on retail, insurance, travel, and technology with our employee discounts.

👕 Uniform and referrals: Receive a uniform allowance and participate in our 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: RUTHERFORD, MAITLAND || NSW || Australia (AU) || | SF:00 || Bachelor (ECT) 3yr || Full-Time