Role: Educational Leader 

Centre:  Goodstart Semaphore Park

Employment Type:  Part time 30hr per week, 12-month fixed term

As an Educational Leader at Goodstart, you'll collaborate with Educators in your centre to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children. You'll deepen the team's understanding of child development and early years content, guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership team, you'll lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice. 
 

Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.    
 

About Goodstart Semaphore Park

• 70 place centre with children ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years of age.

• Close to local schools, and 10 minutes’ drive to Port Adeliade Plaza shops
• Walking distance to public transport routes, and onsite parking
• Positive team culture where the team works well together.
• We value the wellbeing of our staff.
• Team event champion who organises monthly team building dinner and have a lot of in centre team wellbeing activities. 

• Minimum of 5 hours non-contact time

• Meet the team at Semaphore Park https://youtu.be/XX4IDkUuMx4
• See our Facebook community

What Goodstart can offer you: 

• 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 fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave 

• Paid professional development  

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

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

• Current SA 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  
 

Have a question? Contact Fiona of 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. 

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/FTlV--ciuR0 

Posting Notes: SEMAPHORE PARK, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time