As a Full-Time Room Leader at Goodstart Early Learning, you play a key leadership role within the centre's educational team. You are responsible for creating and implementing high-quality programs that support children's holistic development, while ensuring the learning environment is safe, inclusive, and engaging.

Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

About Goodstart Toowoomba Healy Street:

Our childcare centre has a capacity for 74 children daily and features five purpose-built rooms designed to enhance the children's learning experiences. We offer an approved Kindergarten program led by two on-site Early Childhood Teachers that support the children in a school readiness program. The facility includes two expansive and elongated outdoor play areas, designed to promote physical health, imaginative play, problem solving and creativity.

We provide flexible work options for our staff, including school hours where possible and support for ongoing training and education. Our team is culturally diverse, with Educators speaking in Mandarin, Hindi, English, Arabic, Gujarati, and Auslan sign language.

The Centre Leadership Team brings over 35 years of collective experience, and our entire staff has a combined experience of nearly 80 years. Our long-term staff provide a stable and predictable environment, helping children feel secure and able to develop strong, trusting relationships. The Educators all bring a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience, enhancing the quality of the team as well as the quality of the care and education provided.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Better pay - you'll get at least 5% above the award rate
• 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• 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:

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check

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 your Talent Acquisition Partner, Candice, on 1800 180 144 or via email [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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