Early Childhood Teacher

Company description:
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Job description: Role: Early Childhood Teacher

Location: 16 Murdoch Cres, Eaton WA 6232 

Centre: Goodstart Eaton

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Pay: $47.61 - $71.79 p/h (based on experience) + Super

* 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.

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 Eaton:

* 🌟 Prime Location – Nestled in a vibrant corner of Eaton, our centre is surrounded by excellent amenities for both staff and families — including a modern 24-hour gym, Eaton Fair Shopping Centre, cafés and dining options, plus the Collie River foreshore and Watson Reserve. Convenience, recreation, dining, and nature are all within easy reach.
* 🚗 Free Onsite Parking – Start your day stress-free with convenient parking right on-site.
* 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Supportive & Fun Team – Become part of a welcoming, collaborative team that values inclusivity and positivity. We offer flexible work options to support work-life balance, plus regular team events to build strong connections and a sense of belonging.
* 🏡 Our Centre – A 99-place centre with five engaging learning environments: Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Toddler, Kindergarten 1, and Kindergarten 2. We offer spacious indoor and outdoor play areas designed to spark curiosity and creativity, and a well-equipped staff room with a relaxing courtyard for your breaks.
* 💖 Experienced Leadership – Led by a Centre Director with over 20 years’ experience in early childhood education, our leadership team is committed to supporting, inspiring, and valuing every educator.
* 🌍 Inclusive Culture – We embrace the diversity of our community, celebrating cultures from around the world including First Nations, India, China, New Zealand, and South Africa. Our calendar is filled with events such as NAIDOC Week, Diwali, and Chinese New Year, fostering an environment where traditions, languages, and stories are shared.

🧸 Our Vision – To create a warm, welcoming space where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to explore — building confident learners

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 starting salary is $86,000 for a 3-year Graduate Teacher and $93,425 for a 4-year Graduate Teacher)
* 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
* Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
* 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 or Master of Early Childhood qualification (ACECQA approved)
* Current WA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
* Western Australia – Hold active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia (TRB WA) (applicants studying their Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) may be supported to apply for Limited Registration if certain conditions are met)
* Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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.

Have a question? Contact Smitha Aiholli from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2181 or via email saiholli@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  For further information and support email deadlycareers@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

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To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44458293