Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Tumbi Umbi
Centre: Goodstart Tumbi Umbi
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time (Flexible on hours)
Pay: $38.41 - $59.13 (Open to people with limited experience)
- 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 ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you’ll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we’d love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.
Step into the enchanting world of Goodstart Tumbi Umbi, where we seek an inspired and imaginative Early Childhood Teacher to join our exceptional team. Here, you'll weave magic into the hearts and minds of children, guiding their development with visionary and purposeful teaching practices. You'll forge strong, meaningful connections with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is nurtured to thrive. Your passion for teaching will radiate as you mentor and elevate educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to craft, refine, and implement stellar early learning programs that achieve extraordinary outcomes for our children.
Join us at Goodstart Tumbi Umbi, where your boundless passion and creativity will transform young lives and elevate your teaching career to celestial heights. Let’s create something truly magical together!
About Goodstart Tumbi Umbi
Goodstart Tumbi Umbi, nestled in a leafy pocket of suburbia, is conveniently located near local services, making daily drop-offs and pick-ups stress-free. We provide a safe and accessible environment, catering to children in rooms ranging from Nursery to Preschool.
Our centre vision, “Creating Opportunities,” guides us in encouraging children to explore their world with curiosity, confidence, and imagination. We focus on building positive relationships with everyone they encounter.
With over 186 families in our community, we prioritise forming strong relationships and actively encourage parent feedback and participation. We cherish coming together with our families and local communities for special occasions, aiming to host a different event each month. These events foster a sense of community and collaboration, empowering the lives of the children and families we serve.
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: TUMBI UMBI, CENTRAL COAST || NSW || Australia (AU) || | SF:00 || Bachelor (ECT) 3yr || Full-Time
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