Senior Educator
Goodstart Early Learning Mackay QLD 4740
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Key points we found
- Lead a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs.
- Collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team to improve teaching practices.
- Ensure safety and inclusivity in learning experiences for all children.
Role: Senior Educator
Location: 19 Hamilton Street, North Mackay, 4740, QLD
Centre: Goodstart North Mackay
Contract: Full time, 38 hours per week
Pay: Up to $41.05 per hour (depending on experience) + Superannuation + Benefits
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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
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Currently studying? We have scholarships of up to $6,000 available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying a Diploma in ECEC
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 Lead 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 North Mackay:
- A warm, welcoming 86-place centre that offers a home-like environment for our staff, children, and families, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
- Conveniently located in a vibrant commercial and residential area, close to major roads, public transport, shops, and schools for easy access.
- Experienced Leadership: Led by a passionate Centre Director with over 23 years of experience in the childcare industry, dedicated to supporting staff development and delivering quality care.
- Work-Life Balance: Embrace work-life harmony with our flexible rotating schedules, designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
What Goodstart can offer you:
- Better pay - you’ll get at least 5% above the award rate
- 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- Paid professional development
- Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Free annual flu shot (optional)
- Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
- Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You’ll need:
- Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
- Current QLD Working with Children Check
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.
Have a question? Contact Metty G from our Talent Acquisition Team on +61 3 9648 9838 or via email [email protected]
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [email protected]
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: MACKAY || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
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Goodstart Early Learning
Goodstart was formed in 2009 thanks to a unique combination of private, public and leading community sector organisations — The Benevolent Society, the Brotherhood of St Laurence, Mission Australia and Social Ventures Australia.
We deliver social impact on a national scale by offering evidence-informed early learning and care in hundreds of centres nationally, supporting families and influencing the broader community through our advocacy work, which aims to increase investment in the early years to ensure all children have access to quality early learning.
Goodstart is a social enterprise with social purpose at its heart, but our head operates with business discipline to deliver healthy operating margins for continued investment in centres, people and programs to deliver on our vision and purpose.
We operate 644 early learning centres in all states and territories of Australia, caring for 70,900 children from 59,500 families and employing 14,900 people.
Our vision is for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.
Our purpose is to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
We're people with purpose.
Goodstart is a not-for-profit social enterprise, so we attract people who want to make a difference.
We provide enhanced services and multi-skilled teams to meet a diverse range of learning needs. And we offer our people specialist training so they can help all children, including those with additional needs or facing disadvantage.
Like to know more? Visit: goodstart.org.au
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