Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you'll be truly valued?

If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.

The Federal Government's 10% wage boost is here!

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.

Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.

About Goodstart Seymour:

• Centrally Located and Convenient Access - A 66 place centre situated in the heart of Seymour, right next to TAFE and close to local schools, shops, and main roads.
• Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment - Join a team that values teamwork and has a high level of staff retention, promoting a stable, consistent, and positive environment for both children and educators.
• Sustainability and Outdoor Play - Join a centre committed to sustainability, with outdoor play areas featuring real grass, a veggie patch, and natural elements, designed to foster children's environmental awareness and connection to nature.
• Community-Centered - Be part of a centre that actively engages with the local community, offering events that bring families together and enhance the overall experience of raising children in Seymour.
• Opportunity for Professional Growth - Take part in a supportive learning environment where your professional growth is encouraged.

Goodstart Seymour are seeking an experience Teacher for this role or a newly qualified Teacher with previous room leader experience.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Competitive pay - you'll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000)
• Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachers
• Access to a dedicated Teachers' Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources
• A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated)
• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• 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 Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Hold active registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)

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 more information, please contact Vic Talent Acquisition Partner Melanie - 03 9648 9857 / [email protected]

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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