At a Glance
- Tasks: Ignite a love of learning in children and craft engaging curriculums.
- Company: Goodstart Andergrove, a nurturing early learning centre.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 50% childcare discount, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a welcoming community focused on safety and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on children's lives while growing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 47200 - 71100 $ per year.
Location: 2-10 Emperor Drive, Andergrove, 4740, QLD
Centre: Goodstart Andergrove
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time role, 38 hours/week
Pay: $45.45 - $68.53 (depending on experience and qualifications) + Superannuation + Benefits
Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career.
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.
About Goodstart Andergrove:
- Located in a quiet, family-oriented community north of Mackay, offering a welcoming and calm environment.
- Conveniently accessible - close to public/private schools and frequent public transport.
- 75-place centre with a home-like environment for children, families, and staff.
- Vision built on safety, inclusion, and respect.
- Strong communication and collaboration between families, children, and educators.
- Supportive team culture with a warm, nurturing approach to early learning.
What Goodstart can offer you:
- Competitive pay - you'll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers.
- Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussion aligned to your career stage.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).
- Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.
- Registration voluntary if eligible, not required.
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. We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.
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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Goodstart Tannum Sands is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its educators in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong focus on building meaningful relationships with families and fostering a love of learning in children, employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and a vibrant work culture that values creativity and innovation. Located in the beautiful Tannum Sands, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career in early childhood education.
