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Form of workRole: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Beresfield
Centre: Goodstart Beresfield
Employment Type: Full-Time (Maternity leave coverage 12 months with possible extension)
Pay: $37.02 - $56.99
- 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
Looking for a chance to bring your knowledge and creativity to an environment where you’ll be truly valued? Excited by the chance to shape pedagogy and practice in your room? Interested in creating a curriculum that aligns with children’s needs, interests and ideas? Then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices that are delivered with creativity and energy. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your love of teaching will be reflected in how you mentor and guide educational practices in your room, and in your work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you’re achieving optimal outcomes for children.
About Goodstart Beresfield:
At Goodstart Beresfield, we're on the lookout for energetic, passionate individuals who share our belief in the power of play-based learning! We know that the key to unlocking children's full potential lies in creating environments where they can explore, discover, and learn through engaging play experiences.
Imagine being part of a team that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary learning opportunities! Our outdoor spaces are teeming with excitement, from climbing trees to splashing in creeks and nurturing gardens. We're dedicated to providing children with the perfect setting to grow personally and academically.
Joining us means becoming a champion for nature-inspired education. You'll help children develop essential motor skills and spatial awareness and ignite a lifelong love for the natural world. It's about more than just a job—it's a chance to make a real difference in the lives of 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 Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000)
- Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
- 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 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Complimentary annual flu shot
- Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
- Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families
- Visa sponsorship opportunities available (Qualified ECT only) to live and work in Australia for the right candidates!
You’ll need:
- Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Current New South Wales Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
- Hold active accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
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.
