Role: Educational Leader Centre: Goodstart Bundaberg – George Street Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent 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. About Goodstart Bundaberg – George Street Are you ready to step into a truly rewarding leadership role where your pedagogy shapes not just programs, but people? We’re seeking a passionate Educational Leader to guide and elevate teaching and learning across Goodstart Bundaberg – George Street. As Educational Leader, you will be the resident pedagogue, leading, implementing and supporting high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning across our 75-place centre. Working closely with the Centre Director and educators, you will: • Lead the development and implementation of effective educational programs • Guide pedagogy in line with the EYLF, National Quality Framework and NQS • Coach and mentor educators through observation, reflective conversations and modelling best practice • Foster a culture of critical reflection and continuous improvement • Champion inclusive practice and ensure every child can actively participate and belong • Contribute meaningfully to the centre’s Quality Improvement Plan, particularly in Quality Areas 1, 3 and 5 Why This Role Is So Rewarding This is more than a title. It is the opportunity to: • Shape the professional growth of educators through mentoring and coaching • Embed inclusive, strength-based pedagogy that changes children’s learning journeys • Lead innovation and contemporary practice through cycles of inquiry • Build strong partnerships with families and community professionals • Make a measurable impact on quality outcomes and exceeding practice If you are ready to lead with integrity, inspire excellence and nurture a professional learning community, we would love to hear from you. Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here. What Goodstart can offer you: Competitive pay - 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 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 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 and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology Uniform allowance and employee referral program You’ll need: • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent) • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards • Current QLD 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. Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@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. gseducationalleader Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
