Role: Senior Educator

Location: Frankston South (Bunurong Land)

Centre: Goodstart Frankston South – Stotts Lane

Employment Type: Permanent Part time (30 hours per week)

Pay: $33.71 - $34.72 per hour, based on 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.

About Goodstart Frankston South – Stotts Lane:
Our intimate 60-place centre is a welcoming and fun environment
Centre are highly engaged with families and community including regular incursions and excursions
Centre Director is an advocate for professional development and growing her team
Long standing team with many of the employees working for Goodstart over 10 years

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
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 Victorian Working with Children Check

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. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Have a question? Contact Ange Cummings in our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9648 9813 or via email recruitment@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.

Posting Notes: FRANKSTON, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time