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Role: Senior Educator (Room Leader)

Location: Tamworth, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Calala

Employment Type: Part Time (30 hours per week) / Fixed Term until January 2027

Pay: $39.85 - $43.44 per hour + 12% superannuation

Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career
Be paid at least 5% above award
Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to, or have moved to, regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community.

Learn more at nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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 Calala:
Our service is a 66-place centre, which has been rated as ‘Exceeding’ in all 7 National Quality Standard areas!
The centre director of our service, Helen, has over 20 years of experience at Goodstart Calala and has previously been awarded Goodstart’s Employee of the Year for NSW!
Our long-standing family base is a testament to the high-quality services we provide to local children and the wider community.
We are very proud of our outdoor learning spaces, as they often surprise our guests and families with their size and the quality of resources available for lessons.

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 NSW Working with Children Check

How to apply

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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 James Brendel from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email jbrendel@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.

Posting Notes: TAMWORTH || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time