Senior Educator

Goodstart Early Learning

Banksia Grove, WA Perth, WA
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Role: Senior EducatorLocation: Banksia GroveCentre: Goodstart Banksia GroveEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time Position - 38 Hours WeeklyRoom: Toddler roomAre you a Senior Educator who is passionate about helping children to have the best possible start in life? Do you want to work for an organisation that offers genuine career opportunities to help you succeed?We’re GoodstartAt Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people!From our Centre Directors to Centre Teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.We’re Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.Our Centre

You can find our centre right next to Banksia Grove Primary School and directly behind the local community centre on Viridian Drive
Parking available in front of the building and a bus stop directly beside us
We are an 82 place centre
Our centre provides care and education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age
We have an amazing team of long-term permanent educators, ensuring continuity and strong relationships with our children and families
We are proud to have a culturally diverse group of families attending our centre

Your ImpactAs a Senior Educator at Goodstart Banksia Grove, your responsibilities include leading and mentoring your room team to develop and deliver high quality and inclusive play based educational programs aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards. Working alongside our friendly and supportive Centre Leadership Team you observe, review, and continuously improve the educational programs on offer to children ensuring the best outcomes.You’ll help achieve this by:

Holding a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ACEQUA recognised qualifications)
Having a strong knowledge in the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Demonstrating exceptional knowledge of safety and wellbeing
Being a passionate educator who is driven by a desire to provide quality learning experiences
Evidencing experience in a Senior Educator role/Leadership skills
Planning and implementing innovative and high-quality educational programs for each individual child
Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of passionate educators within your room

Why choose Goodstart?There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let's start with the benefits

Better pay - you'll get at least 3% above the award rate, increasing to 5% by 2024
Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
Wellbeing focus - you'll get two extra days off per year. And our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most.
Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
4 weeks paid parental leave - increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023
Retail and childcare discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees

You’ll also love:

Centre support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team
Security and stability - with over 670 centres across Australia, you’ll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organisation

If you have strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, plus hold a Diploma in Early Childhood (ACECQA approved equivalent), then we want to meet you!How to applyClick ‘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.Supporting our people and protecting our childrenSafety 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.We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team.#gseducatorPosting Notes: BANKSIA GROVE, PERTH || WA || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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