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Are 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?At Goodstart, were all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we cant 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. Were Goodstart a not-for-profit with a vision for Australias children to have the best possible start in life.Your ImpactAs a Senior Educator at Goodstart Springvale South, 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.Youll help achieve this byHolding a Diploma of Early Childhood level qualification or ACECQA approved equivalentHaving extensive experience in delivering a high-quality program and leading by exampleBuilding and maintaining strong, positive relationships with families, children and the Centre teamHolding a current Working with Childrens check in accordance with relevant State or Territory legislationBeing a champion of our Safety Commitment for allWhy choose Goodstart?There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Lets start with the benefits!Better pay - youll get at least 4% above the award rate, increasing to 5% by 2023Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your careerWellbeing focus - youll get two extra days off per year. And our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it mostAdditional leave - youll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance4 weeks paid parental leave increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023Retail and childcare discounts - youll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap feesYoull also loveCentre 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 teamSecurity and stability - with over 670 centres across Australia, youll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organisationIf you have previous experience as a Senior Educator or can demonstrate strong leadership skills and you have a willingness to learn and provide quality learning experience coupled with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or 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 childrenWe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr