• Job Description

  Req#: 199569

  Role: Educational Leader

  Location: 152 Baird Drive, DUBBO, 2830, NSW

  Centre: Goodstart Dubbo

  Employment Type: Full-time permanent role

  Pay: $42.08 - $42.92 + $2.25 (Educational Leader Allowance) per hour

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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 Dubbo – Baird Drive:

  We have a friendly supportive team onsite, long-standing staff with 3 who have 15+ years’ experience with Goodstart. There are growth opportunities as a professional through trainings and connections with peer Goodstarters, we are located on a local bus route and have a small shopping complex close by, as well as local schools and housing estates.

  We have a diverse team and many long-standing families who are engaged and supportive within the centre.

  Our team really values teamwork and encourages everyone to work together and support each other. We value doing our job professionally and giving the children high quality outcomes, while also being able to have a laugh, have morning teas and luncheons to look after each other’s wellbeing. We also want a person who shows initiative and is able to work independently when required.

  What Goodstart can offer you:

  • Relocation support (terms and conditions apply)
  • You’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)
  • 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • 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 qualification in Early Childhood
  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
  • Current NSW 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

  Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or email our Talent Acquisition Partner Katya Reshetnikova on, ereshetnikov@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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• About the company

  Goodstart Early Learning are here to give your Child the best start to Learning, from Kindergarten to Pre-School and Child Care. Book a Centre tour today.

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