Senior Educator - Educational Leader

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: Educational Leader (Diploma-Qualified)

Centre: Goodstart Rowville – Liberty Avenue

Employment Type: Full Time | 12-month Fixed-Term (Leave Cover)

Pay: $41.74 - $43 p/h (Depending on experience) + $2.68 Educational Leader Allowance + Super

About Goodstart Rowville – Liberty Avenue and the role
Experienced Diploma-qualified Lead/Senior Educator who are ready for their first Educational Leader position. Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.   
* Have strong knowledge of EYLF and NQS
* Full-time, 12-monthFixed-Term position.
* Are passionate about improving teaching practice

* Build your Educational Leader capability in a 60-place centre while influencing practice across four age-based learning environments - Nursery, toddler, and two funded kindergarten rooms.

* Join a stable, high-performing team where many educators have been with the centre for over a decade.
* Lead continuous improvement and curriculum excellence.

What Goodstart can offer you:

💰 Competitive pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
👨‍👧‍👦 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
📚 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 and childcare 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 VIC Working with Children Check

If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification or ACECQA approved equivalent, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

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 Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@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.

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To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44385408