Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Toormina

Centre: Goodstart Toormina

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

Are you excited to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you’ll be truly appreciated? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about designing a curriculum that connects with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we’d love for you to explore the fantastic opportunities we have at Goodstart Toormina.

As an Early Childhood Teacher with us, you’ll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their growth with engaging and purposeful teaching. You’ll build strong, meaningful connections with families, ensuring every child feels a deep sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will be evident as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, working alongside our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement top-notch early learning programs that achieve outstanding outcomes for our children.

Join us at Goodstart Toormina, where your passion and creativity will make a real difference in young lives and enhance your teaching career.

About Goodstart Toormina:

Come be a part of our vibrant community at Goodstart Toormina! Nestled in a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling suburb's industrial hub, our Exceeding rated centre is conveniently situated near key landmarks like the airport, university, and Hogbin Drive.

We're not just a childcare centre; we're a family, working hand in hand with parents to create a nurturing environment where children thrive. Inspired by the Early Years Learning Framework, our curriculum ensures that each child's unique needs and interests are at the forefront of their learning journey.

Step into our centre, and you'll find more than just classrooms; you'll discover a close-knit community. Our Community Garden, lovingly cultivated by our families, stands proudly at the front, symbolising growth, connection, and collaboration. It's a living testament to our commitment to fostering a love for nature and sustainability in our young ones.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey together, where every day is an opportunity for growth, learning, and endless possibilities!
 

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. 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: TOORMINA, COFFS HARBOUR || NSW || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 3yr || Full-Time