Educational Leader

Role: Educational LeaderCentre: Goodstart ThornlieEmployment Type: Full timePay: $35 - $58* per hourLead change, and champion practice uplift and excellenceGet paid on par with state primary school Teachers*Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leaveAre you looking to work in an environment with like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives and work for an organisation that will support you to succeed? As the Educational Leader, you will work alongside the Educators within your centre to observe practice, review and continuously improve educational programs on offer to children. You will develop the educator team’s understanding of child development and other relevant early years content knowledge, as well as support the application and use of the Early Years Learning Framework or an approved learning framework. In this role you will work within the centre leadership team to lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence. Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails .About Goodstart ThornlieGoodstart Thornlie is a high-quality child care centre with warm and friendly educators. We are located on a cul-de-sac in a convenient pocket of town, close to schools, shops and community facilities We offer our children the opportunity to experience activities in a wide range of areas including science, maths, computers, art and craft and physical skills. And we promote gender equality and cultural diversity in all aspects of our programming. All children are treated as individuals with unique personalities as we support them to grow and learn at their own pace.What Goodstart can offer youCompetitive 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 6 weeks paid parental leavePaid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your careerWellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearAdditional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceRetail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology,Uniform allowance and employee referral programSecurity 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 familiesYou’ll needBachelor 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 StandardsIf 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 applyClick ‘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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 07 3918 2378 or via emailSupporting our people and protecting our childrenWe’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.YouTube video link:#gseducationalleaderPosting Notes: THORNLIE, PERTH || WA || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time