At a Glance
- Tasks: Ignite a love of learning in children and craft engaging curriculums.
- Company: Goodstart Smithfield, a leader in early childhood education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, childcare discounts, paid parental leave, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with strong leadership and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on children's lives while growing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor or Master of Early Childhood qualification and relevant checks.
The predicted salary is between 107000 - 109000 $ per year.
Centre: Goodstart Smithfield
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time opportunity available
Pay: $51.52 p/h - $71.79 p/h | Depending on Qualifications and Experience
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 Goodstart Smithfield:
- 90-place centre with a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and early intervention
- Centrally located near Munno Para Shopping Centre and Smithfield Interchange
- Recognised as an Inclusion Aware Service, supporting diverse needs across our community
- Finalist in the HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards for Advancing Pedagogy and Practice
Seeking a strong and highly experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our dedicated team!
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 SA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
- South Australia – Hold active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB SA) (applicants working towards their Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) may be able to apply for Special Authority to Teach if certain conditions are met)
- Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation & Advanced 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.
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 & Advanced Training, completed via Geccko platform.
Early Childhood Teacher in Adelaide employer: Goodstart Early Learning Ltd
Goodstart Early Learning Ltd offers a nurturing work environment with a strong focus on professional growth and development. Employees benefit from competitive pay rates, including at least 5% above the award, and enjoy perks such as a 50% discount on childcare fees and paid parental leave. The company is dedicated to creating exceptional learning programs and values inclusivity and safety for all children.
Contact Details:
Goodstart Early Learning Ltd Recruitment Team
