Role: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: 969 Port Road, Cheltenham, 5014, SA
Centre: Goodstart Port Road - Cheltenham
Employment Type: Full Time | 38 hours Per Week
Pay: $49.18 - $68.53 | Depending on Qualifications and Experience
Help provide the best start to a child’s life. 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
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.
Goodstart Early Learning Port Road Cheltenham:
Located close to transport, shops and community services, our purpose-built centre offers modern, engaging environments designed for every stage of early development
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Educator to support our Nursery Studio
Awarded SA Centre of the Year 2025 as well as as well as National Teacher of the Year 2025!
This is a RARE opportunity to join our long standing, strong and consistent team
We pride ourselves on a multicultural and inclusive community – supporting diverse families and backgrounds, with Educators speaking Chinese, Greek, Punjabi and Vietnamese
Feel supported in your career growth from a Centre Director with over 15 years sector experience
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 SA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
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 Jessica Scanlon from our Talent Acquisition Team 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
[email protected]
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: CHELTENHAM, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
