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Job Title


Senior Educator


Company : Goodstart Early Learning


Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2026-03-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewCentre: Goodstart Sheidow Park - Hutt CloseEmployment Type: Full time 38 hours per week OR Part time 30 hours per weekPay: $38.20 to $39.35 per hour - depending on experienceRoom: NurseryAbout the roleHelp provide the best start to a child''s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible careerBe paid at least 5% above awardGet 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leaveAre 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!Role responsibilitiesAs 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 Sheidow Park - Hutt CloseLooking for a Nursery Room Leader. Supporting 0-2 years in a 12 place room.Our centre is a small three-room, 55-place centre, quietly tucked away off Lonsdale road, close to local schools and shops as well as community facilities.Our educators and carers work in close partnership with families and the broader community to deliver the highest standard in early learning.Outside, our playground areas are a balance of natural and manmade elements and play surfaces.Our two big beautiful outside yards and large undercover area which provides the children with all year round outside opportunities to explore with the guidance of our educators.What Goodstart can offer youBetter pay - you''ll get at least 5% above the award rate50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leaveFitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted priceTwo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail discounts on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programYou''ll needDiploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality StandardsCurrent SA Working with Children CheckHow 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.At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [email protected] our people and protecting our childrenWe''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: SHEIDOW PARK, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children''s Services or equiv || Full-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr