Teacher

Goodstart Early Learning | Full‑time | $49.56 – $71.79/hr + Super

Lead with purpose. Inspire young minds. Build a meaningful teaching career.

Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you’ll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we’d love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you will ignite a love of learning in children, guide their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices, build strong, meaningful relationships with families, mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, and collaborate with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high‑quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.

Why you’ll love working with us

• $49.56 – $71.79/hr + at least 5% above award
• Salaries aligned with state primary school teachers
• Up to $6,000 study support (QLD Pathways Program)
• Dedicated programming time off the floor
• Kindy room role with a focus on play‑based, child‑led learning
• Warm, community‑focused centre (75 places) in a relaxed coastal setting
• Led by an experienced Director with 10+ years at Goodstart
• Supportive culture where educators feel valued and consistent routines thrive
• Deliver high‑quality Kindergarten programs
• Inspire a love of learning through play‑based teaching
• Build strong relationships with children and families
• Mentor educators and collaborate with leadership to drive best practice

What we offer

• Competitive teacher salaries + professional development and mentoring
• Access to an exclusive Teachers’ Community & learning portal
• Wellbeing days + Fitness Passport (discounted gym & pool access)
• Option to purchase extra leave for work/life balance
• First Nations Cultural Leave & support
• Retail discounts, uniform allowance & referral bonuses

What you’ll need

• Bachelor or Master of Early Childhood (ACECQA approved)
• Current QLD Working with Children Check + First Aid
• Teacher registration

Responsibilities

• Ignite a love of learning in children and guide their development with purposeful teaching practices.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with families and support each child to thrive.
• Mentor and inspire educators in the room and collaborate with leadership to develop, review, and implement high‑quality early learning programs.
• Deliver play‑based, child‑led learning experiences in the kindy room.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all children.

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are deeply committed to Reconciliation, encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Safety is our priority and all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

Supporting our people and protecting our children is our priority.

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