Leadership Opportunities: Assistant Director and/or Educational Leader
Centre: Goodstart Somerville, Kalgoorlie
Employment Type: Full time
Pay: $35.93 - $59.13* + allowances
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Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
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Competitive salary packages on offer! *Our Teachers, for example, are paid on par with state primary school Teachers
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Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
Looking for a chance to bring your knowledge and creativity to an environment where you’ll be truly valued? If you’re excited by the chance to shape pedagogy, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your work with the broader centre leadership team will develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you’re achieving optimal outcomes for children.
About Goodstart Somerville
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Somerville is located in the Goldfields, close to local schools, shops and community facilities. We are the only Goodstart centre in the region and as such we pride ourselves on the quality of childcare and early learning we provide. Our programs give children a strong sense of identity and well-being, meaning they are well placed to become confident and involved learners.
Our centre was assessed by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority and we received an overall rating of ‘Exceeding’. This process is a National Framework, which rates all Childcare Centres across Australia against the National Quality Standards.
What Goodstart can offer you
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Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award including allowances
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50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
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Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
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Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
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Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
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Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
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Uniform allowance and employee referral program
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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
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Bachelor of Early Childhood or Diploma in Childrens Services or an equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
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Current WA Teachers Registration (Teachers only of course)
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Current WA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
If you have previous leadership experience in an early learning environment, or similar, then we want to meet 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 our Talent Acquisition Team on 07 3918 2378 or via email pnewton@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: SOMERVILLE, KALGOORLIE || WA || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time
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