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Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible careerCompetitive salary package on par with state primary school TeachersGet 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leaveAre you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you'll be truly valued?
Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom?
Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children's needs, interests, and ideas?
If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you'll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices.
You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive.
Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.About Goodstart Gunnedah:Join a warm, family-oriented centre with a genuine "home away from home" feel, where kindness, compassion and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.Work alongside a passionate team,



who are known for their advocacy and commitment to quality education.Be part of a long-standing service with deep community connections and solid relationships with local families across generations.Deliver meaningful learning experiences through a holistic curriculum that supports children's STEM, literacy, numeracy, social and emotional development.Enjoy working in a supportive, child-focused setting with small nursery spaces, inclusive programs and a team that values individualised care and strong family partnerships.WhatGoodstart can offer you:Competitive pay - you'll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our starting salary is $86,000 for a 3-year Graduate Teacher and $93,425 for a 4-year Graduate Teacher)Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachersAccess to a dedicated Teachers' Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resourcesA mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated)50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leaveFitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted priceTwo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail discounts on insurance,travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programYou'll need:Bachelor or Master of Early Childhood qualification (ACECQA approved)Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualificationHold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)If you have prior experience as a teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us!
Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.Have a question?
Contact James Brendel 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 childrenWe'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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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (New South Wales)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 New South Wales