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: Educational Leader Location: Blue Haven, Central Coast N.S.W. **** Centre: Goodstart Blue Haven Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week Pay: $***** - $***** (qualification and experience pending) + Educational Leader Allowance $2.81 per hour additional * Lead change, and champion practice uplift and excellence * Get paid on par with state primary school Teachers* * Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave Are you an a highly experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, by leading an integrated early learning centre to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life?
In this role you will have the chance to refine your leadership skills, and help guide a strong education team backed by additional specialist resources, implementing our Goodstart Plus early childhood model.
Please read below for an exciting opportunity 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.
As an Educational Leader at Goodstart, you'll collaborate with Educators in your centre to observe, review, and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to children.
You'll deepen the team's understanding of child development and early years content, guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework.
Working closely with the centre leadership team, you'll lead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice.
Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.
What is Goodstart Plus?
Goodstart Plus is our enhanced, integrated place-based approach.




It has been designed to ensure that every child gets the support they need during the foundational first five years of childhood to help them thrive now and when they start school, no matter where they live or their life circumstances.
Building on Goodstart's high quality, inclusive early learning, Goodstart Plus provides additional support, specialist expertise and stronger connections with families and community services to help children develop the skills, confidence and capabilities they need for their early childhood and their successful transition to school.
The model also assists families and carers to access additional supports that make a meaningful difference.
In this role, you will: * Deliver our bespoke Goodstart Plus approach learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice and early childhood development.
* 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 About Goodstart Blue Haven: * Our 70-place centre is buzzing with energy, laughter and learning * Major focus is working with the broader community, enriching the children's learning experience * Encourage the children to develop understanding around areas of nature, environments and sustainability * Short walk to Blue Haven Community Centre What Goodstart 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 teachers * Access to a dedicated Teachers' Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources * A 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 leave * Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price * 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: * Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or ACECQA approved equivalent * Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards * Current N.S.W. Working with Children Check * Hold active accreditation with N.S.W. Education Standards Authority (NESA) If you have previous experience as a Teacher leading change in education and have a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) 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.
Have a question?
Contact Kylie Pearson 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 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 Protected Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.
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📌 Educational Leader - Goodstart Early Learning (Central Coast)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Central Coast