Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader

📍 Goodstart Robertson, QLD
🕒 Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities Available
💰 Up to $71.79 per hour + Super + Benefits
⭐ Educational Leader position with dedicated leadership responsibilities

Teach. Inspire. Lead. Make an impact beyond your classroom.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences while also inspiring and supporting other educators?

At Goodstart Robertson, we're looking for an Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader who is ready to combine their passion for teaching with the opportunity to influence educational practice across the centre.

With pay rates of up to $71.79 per hour plus Super, flexible full-time or part-time options, professional development, mentoring, and access to Goodstart's national teaching community, you'll have the support and flexibility to grow your career while making a genuine difference.

🎓 Currently studying? Eligible educators may access scholarships of up to $25,000 through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program while completing an ACECQA-approved Bachelor degree.

👶 Get 50% off your childcare gap fees plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.

About the role

This unique opportunity combines the responsibilities of an Early Childhood Teacher with those of an Educational Leader, giving you the opportunity to influence learning outcomes both within your classroom and across the wider centre.

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you'll ignite children's love of learning through purposeful, engaging teaching practices that encourage curiosity, confidence, and independence.

As Educational Leader, you'll work collaboratively with educators and the Centre Leadership Team to strengthen educational practice, support reflective learning, and champion continuous improvement.

You'll:

✨ Deliver engaging, high-quality early learning experiences

✨ Build meaningful relationships with children and families

✨ Lead and inspire educational practice across the centre

✨ Mentor and support educators to strengthen their pedagogy

✨ Champion the Early Years Learning Framework and quality educational practice

✨ Support reflective practice, curriculum development, and continuous improvement

✨ Collaborate with centre leadership to achieve exceptional outcomes for children

About Goodstart Robertson

🏡 A warm, inclusive and multicultural centre supporting children from Nursery through to Kindergarten

🌟 An experienced and stable team

🌏 A multilingual and multicultural team that reflects and supports the diverse local community

🌳 Spacious, upgraded learning environments with bright rooms and a natural playground supporting indoor and outdoor learning

🏫 Strong connections with Robertson State School and other local services to enrich children's experiences and support successful transitions

📍 Conveniently located close to Robertson State School, Griffith University and major transport links

At Goodstart Robertson, you'll join an established team where consistency, cultural understanding, strong relationships, and high-quality educational practice are at the heart of what we do.

Why you'll love working with Goodstart

💰 Earn up to $71.79 per hour + Super

🕒 Full-time or part-time opportunities available

🍎 Competitive salary package comparable to state primary school teachers

🎓 Up to $25,000 in study support available for eligible educators through the Queensland Qualifications Pathways Program

📚 Regular professional development aligned to your career stage

🌟 Access to our dedicated Teachers' Community and comprehensive professional learning resources

🤝 Mentoring and support throughout your teaching career

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

💪 Fitness Passport with discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family

🌿 Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave each year

💉 Free annual flu shot (optional)

🏖️ Option to purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance

🌏 First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

🎁 Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program

What you'll bring

✔ Bachelor or Master of Early Childhood Education or an ACECQA-approved equivalent

✔ Current QLD Working with Children Check

✔ Current First Aid qualification

✔ Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

✔ Passion for mentoring educators, leading educational practice and driving continuous improvement

✔ Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training via the Geccko platform

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

Ready to lead, teach and inspire?

Whether you're an experienced Early Childhood Teacher looking for your next leadership opportunity or you're ready to expand your influence beyond your own classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

With full-time and part-time options available, let's find an arrangement that works for you.

Click'Apply Now' to submit your application.

We're reviewing applications as they're received, so apply today for the best opportunity to progress through our recruitment process.

Want to know more?

I'd love to chat about the opportunity and what makes Goodstart Robertson such a rewarding place to work.

📞 Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner
📱 07 3918 2019
📧 jambury@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

🎥 See what it's like to be an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart:

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Posting Notes: ROBERTSON, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time