Role: Educational Leader/Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Kyneton, north-west of Melbourne Victoria 3444, home of the Dja Dja and Taungurung People of the Kulin Nation
Centre: Goodstart Kyneton
Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week
Pay: $39.35 - $68.53 (qualification and experience pending) + Educational Leader Allowance $2.68 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 ready to join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact on children's lives? Do you want to work for an organisation that supports your success and professional growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
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 .
About Goodstart Kyneton:
Prime Location - Our beautifully renovated 73-place centre is located in Kyneton, a vibrant regional town known for its charming cafés, creative community, and relaxed country lifestyle, just over an hour from Melbourne
Supportive & Fun Team - Join a close-knit, long-standing team that genuinely enjoys working together, with strong leadership support from a Centre Director, Assistant Director/Educational Leader, Administration Assistant, and Centre Coach
Our Centre - We’re passionate about sustainability, with initiatives including a recycling program, water tank, vegetable garden, worm farm, and organic waste systems
What Goodstart can offer you:
You’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent)
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
T wo 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 or Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) or ACECQA approved equivalent
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Current Victorian Working with Children Check and first aid qualification
Hold active registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification 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 Chris on 1800 222 543 or via email
[email protected]
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
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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: KYNETON || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time
