Educational Leader

About Goodstart Penfield:

• Lead with purpose as our Educational Leader, inspiring quality practice, supporting your team, and shaping meaningful learning experiences where every child can thrive!
• Join a supportive, experienced team that values collaboration and ongoing professional growth
• Children in our centre have the opportunity to experience other cultures within the centre and local community to encourage a strong sense of inclusion and acceptance
• Our centre caters for up to 85 children a day in rooms from Nursery, through to Toddler Rooms and Preschool
• Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Penfield is an interactive, experience-based centre located just behind the RAAF base and within the convenience of suburbia. Its 12 acres of land gives children the opportunity to be immersed in a natural, rural environment
• We are also lucky to have a variety of native animals on our doorstep which we often see when exploring our HUGE 12 acre property!

What Goodstart can offer you:

• You’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers
• 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 Education and Care or higher ( or ACECQA approved equivalent )
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current SA 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.

Have a question? Contact Jessica Scanlon  from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email jscanlon@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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Posting Notes: PENFIELD || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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