teacher jobs in Ipswich QLD

Early Childhood Teacher (Kindergarten)

Goodstart Booval, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Jagera, Yuggera & Ugarapul Peoples)

Permanent Full-Time | 38 Hours Per Week

Up to $71.79 per hour + Super + Benefits

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.

Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career

Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers

Currently studying? We have scholarships of up to $25,000 available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying an ACECQA-approved Bachelor degree

Are 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.

About Goodstart Booval

Warm and welcoming 75-place centre

Experienced leadership team, with our Centre Director having 7 years at Booval and 18 years with Goodstart

Low staff turnover and a stable, supportive team culture

Convenient residential location close to local amenities

Walking distance to public transport

Strong partnerships with local primary schools to support successful transitions

Unique learning experiences, including annual Henny Penny hatchings

️ Just minutes from Booval Fair Shopping Centre

At Goodstart Booval, we're committed to creating a nurturing environment where children, families, and educators feel connected, supported, and inspired.

Why you'll love working with Goodstart

Competitive pay up to $71.79 per hour + Super

Scholarships of up to $25,000 available through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program for eligible educators studying an ACECQA-approved Bachelor degree

Ongoing professional development tailored to your career stage

Dedicated mentoring and support for teacher registration and accreditation

Access to our exclusive Teachers' Community and professional learning resources

50% childcare discount plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport for discounted access to gyms and pools

Two wellbeing days per year

Free annual flu vaccination (optional)

️ Purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance

Inclusive culture with First Nations support & Cultural Leav

Discounts on travel, insurance and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

What you'll bring

✔ Bachelor or Master of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)

✔ Current QLD Working with Children Check

✔ Current First Aid qualification

✔ Passion for creating high-quality educational experiences and outcomes for children

Queensland teacher registration is voluntary if eligible and is not required for this position.

Whether you're experienced or just getting started, we'd love to meet you

If you've worked as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting—or you're preparing for your first teaching role—we welcome your application. At Goodstart, we value diverse experiences, perspectives, and career pathways.

Ready to apply?

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application—we review as we go, so don’t wait!

Questions? Contact Jessica Ambury

jambury@goodstart.org.au | 07 3918 2019

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 deadlycareers@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.

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Posting Notes: BOOVAL BC || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time