At a Glance
- Tasks: Ignite a love of learning in children and craft engaging curriculums.
- Company: Goodstart Gatton, a supportive and inclusive early childhood education centre.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, childcare discounts, professional development, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Join a passionate team in a newly renovated, multicultural environment.
- 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 43650 - 53350 $ per year.
Location: 132 Railway Street, Gatton, 4343, QLD
Centre: Goodstart Gatton
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.
Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers.
Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave.
Currently studying? We have scholarships of up to $25,000 available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying an ACECQA-approved Bachelor degree.
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 Gatton:
- Newly renovated indoor and outdoor learning environments
- 74-place centre with a calm and welcoming atmosphere
- Dedicated off-the-floor programming time for Educators and leadership roles
- Passionate, highly experienced team with long tenure (5–10 years)
- Inclusive, multicultural team from Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Czechoslovakia
- Celebration of diverse family and community cultures, including First Nations, Islanders, Taiwanese, Sudanese, Afghan, and more
- Meaningful partnerships with families that enhance cultural safety and children’s 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 (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 of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
- Queensland – 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.
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.
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 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. 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.
Early Childhood Teacher in Gatton employer: Goodstart Early Learning
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.
