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SalaryRole: Educational Leader
Location: Brisbane Eastern Suburbs
Centre: Goodstart Belmont
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
Get paid on par with state primary school Teachers*
Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
Are 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 Belmont
- Location: Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Belmont is conveniently situated within the Belmont Shopping Complex, offering a unique view of neighbouring parklands, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
- Individualised Learning: We believe in nurturing each child's unique pace of growth and learning, tailoring our educational programs to cater to their specific needs and interests.
- Family Partnership: Families are a valuable resource, and we encourage your active involvement in our Centre to unlock each child's full potential.
- Educational Framework: Our play-based curriculum aligns with the principles of the Early Years' Learning Framework, ensuring age-appropriate learning experiences from Nursery to Kindergarten.
- Clear Communication: Utilising the Storypark platform, we maintain consistent and clear communication with families, providing updates on each child's progress, milestones, and achievements.
- Outdoor Play: Our outdoor playgrounds balance natural and manmade elements, promoting environmental awareness and offering ample space for exploration and imaginative play.
- Nutritious Meals: Our qualified cook prepares fresh, healthy, and nutritious meals, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack.
- Community Engagement: We actively engage with the community through visits, excursions, and participation in events, teaching children the value of active citizenship.
- Dedicated Staff: Many of our staff members have been with Goodstart Early Learning Belmont for years, demonstrating unwavering dedication to children and families.
- Competitive pay - you'll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education)
- Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Tax benefits through salary packaging - a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out
- Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
- Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- 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 employees 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
How to apply
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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.
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. #gsassistantdirector
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