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 Smithfield: 

• ✨Meet the Team at Smithfield – click here to watch a video introducing some of the team at our centre.
• Situated in Adelaide’s north, within walking distance of Munno Para Shopping Centre and Smithfield Interchange.
• Our service is licenced for 90 children, catering to all early learning age groups from 6 weeks to 5 years.
• The centre is open from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Offering early-intervention strategies to assist children who might be at risk or disadvantaged.
• The centre’s approach is an all-of-community one, working within the Enhancing Children’s Outcomes (EChO) framework and Inclusion Support staff to provide training on how best to assist. 
• The centre actively involves families, educators and the wider community in shaping the learning environment. 
• View our Facebook community to keep in touch with what's happening in our centre, and get expert information on parenting and early childhood.

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 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. 

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

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Posting Notes: SMITHFIELD PLAINS, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time