Educational Leader

Role: Educational _ Leader

Location: Gold Coast, Queensland

Centre: Goodstart Varsity Lakes

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time

Pay: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits

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• Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
• Get paid on par with state primary school Teachers *
• Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
  
  

Are you ready to join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact on children's lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that supports your success and professional growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As an Educational Leader at Goodstart, you'll collaborate with Educators in your centre to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children. You'll deepen the team's understanding of child development and early years content, guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership team, you'll lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice.

Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here .   

About Goodstart Varsity Lakes

• Strong Communication & Relationships : We prioritize building meaningful connections with families and children, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Experienced & Dedicated Team: Our educators boast up to 20 years of service at Goodstart, reflecting our commitment to stability and excellence in early childhood education.
• Highly Qualified Staff: We have four qualified early childhood teachers, one of whom holds a master's degree, underscoring our dedication to high-quality educational programs.
• Inclusive & Multilingual Environment : Our team speaks English, Mandarin, Thai, French, Cantonese, and Neapolitan, enriching our multicultural community and enhancing the learning experience for all children.
• Leadership Opportunity: We are seeking an Educational Leader passionate about mentoring educators, driving pedagogical excellence, and contributing to our centre's ongoing commitment to providing exceptional early learning experiences.
  
  

You’ll Need

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current Qld 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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Anita from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 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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