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Form of workRole: Educational Leader
Location: Hope Valley SA
Centre: Goodstart Hope Valley
Employment Type: Full time
Pay: Ranges from $34.65 to $35.62 per hour – qualification and experience dependent
Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence
Be paid at least 5% above award
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 here.
About Goodstart:
Goodstart Early Learning Hope Valley is a fully accredited centre and where our staff work hard to maintain our high standards. Every staff member contributes to making Goodstart Early Learning Hope Valley a centre that is a safe, nurturing and aesthetically inviting. As a team we pride ourselves on offering a centre that celebrates diversity and encourages gender equality.
Goodstart Hope Valley is open Monday to Friday 6.30am to 6.30pm and is licenced for 103 children per day from Nursery to Preschool. We provide care that reflects the home environment and values of our families. We aim to have lots of fun, whilst offering all of our children a developmentally stimulating environment.
Join our Facebook community to keep in touch with what's happening in our centre, and get expert information on parenting and early childhood.
What Goodstart can offer you:
Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
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 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
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 SA 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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ***********@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.
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Posting Notes: HOPE VALLEY, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
