Teacher - Early Childhood - Goodstart Early Learning

Tallebudgera, QLD, AU

Company description:
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.
Job description: Role: Centre Director

Location: Tallebudgera

Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours

Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators

Competitive pay - 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available

Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit

Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you’ll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.

In this role, you will:

- Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice
- Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement
- Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business

What Goodstart can offer you:





- At least 12% above the award rate
- Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap 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
- Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
- 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

As a Centre Director, you may be eligible to access external professional supervision - a confidential and reflective space that fosters professional growth, personal wellbeing, and effective leadership practice within complex and dynamic environments.

You’ll need:

- A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)
- Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services
- Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
- Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management
- Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

Have a question? Contact Jemma from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email

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

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work setting. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

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📌 Teacher - Early Childhood - Goodstart Early Learning (Queensland)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Queensland