Senior Educator

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Role: Senior Educator
Location: 452 Main North Road, Blair Athol, 5084, SA
Centre: Goodstart Blair Athol
Employment Type: Full - Time | 38 Hours Per Week
Pay: $36.91 - $38.02 | The Federal Government’s 10% wage boost is here!
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Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
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Be paid at least 5% above award
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Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave
Are you seeking a meaningful career with a supportive culture and endless opportunities for growth? Do you want to shape children's lives during their crucial developmental years and lead a team to achieve better outcomes for the future? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team and the Educational Leader to observe, inform, and continuously improve our teaching practices. Your commitment to safety and inclusivity ensures that every learning experience is tailored to meet the needs of all children.
About Goodstart Blair Athol:
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Newly constructed centre (2019) features five separate & naturally inspired learning spaces
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Purpse built 85 Place Centre - providing high quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 year
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Seeking an experienced Nursery Room Lead Educator to join our exceptional team!
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Located close to parks, shops and a great coffee shop for everything you need
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Feel supported with an expereincedand dedicated Centre Director
What Goodstart can offer you:
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Better pay – you will be paid well above the Award
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50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
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Paid professional development
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Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
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Free annual flu shot (optional)
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Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
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First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
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Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
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Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You’ll need:
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Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
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Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
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Current SA with Children Check
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 jscanlon@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.
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/s-6QmXSkJsU
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.