Thanks for clicking through, scroll down for more information about this exciting opportunity! As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart Bundaberg George Street, 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 Bundaberg George Street: Our Centre • Boasts five well-designed rooms and accommodates up to 75 children daily • Features a large natural playground shaded by tall trees and protected with shade covers for comfort and safety ☀️ • Includes a spacious veranda area perfect for a variety of fun and educational activities Our Team • Dedicated to creating nurturing, inviting play spaces indoors and outdoors • Proud of our long-standing educators who bring extensive experience and strong qualifications ✨ • A culturally diverse team that reflects a range of languages and backgrounds — strengthening the connection between home and the centre Our Culture & Community • A collaborative leadership team working together to exceed the highest standards of care and education every day • Strong community involvement, building partnerships that enhance the experience for children and families ❤️ 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 Dual Educational Leader role also available for an additional $2.68 per hour You’ll need: • Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved) • Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)and First Aid qualification 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 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. Have a question? Contact Kylie Pearson from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2099 or via email kpearson3@goodstart.org.au At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@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. Thanks for clicking through, scroll down for more information about this exciting opportunity!
