Role:Educational Leader
Location: Manunda Cairns Region QLD 4870 Manoora on Gimuy Walubara Lands of the Yidinji Peope
Centre: Goodstart Manunda - 2025s Centre of the Year for Regional QLD!
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 championpracticeupliftand 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 childrens 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 Goodstartyoullcollaborate with Educators in your centre toobserve review and continuously enhance the educational programs offered to the teams understanding of child development and early years content guiding the application of the Early Years Learning Framework. Working closely with the centre leadership teamyoulllead transformative changes and champion excellence in educational practice.
Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here. About Goodstart Manunda:
We are a small centrally located childcare centre with a capacity for 68 children just a 5-minute drive from Cairns city. Our prime location also puts us within walking distance of schools TAFE and local shops. Our team is a rich tapestry of cultural diversity with Educators hailing from India China Korea Italy and Australia including valued First Nations staff. Many of our team members have been with us for over three years reflecting the strong community and supportive environment we cultivate.
We offer robust support for Trainees and Educators who are continuing their studies thanks to our high percentage of Diploma-qualified staff who serve as mentors. Additionally we have a permanent pool of relief Educators to assist with leave and provide time off the floor.
WhatGoodstart can offer you:
Youllget paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold yourBachelor in Early Childhood Education and Careor 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
Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance
First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave
Retail discounts on insurancetraveland technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Youllneed:
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diplomain Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Current QueenslandWorking with Children Check
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 thenwed love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
How to apply
Click Apply Now andsubmityour application.
We review applications as they aresubmitted. We encourage you tosubmityour 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 (07)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
Werean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feela strong senseof 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 abuseneglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisationall ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.