Senior Educator

Role: Senior Educator - Room Leader Nursery Room

Location: 1 Batman Road, CANNING VALE, 6155, WA

Centre: Goodstart Canning Vale Batman Road – Exceeding Service

Employment Type: Full Time/Fixed Term - until Feb 2027

Pay: $41.74 - $43 p/h (based on experience) + Super

• 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 Canning Vale Batman Road:

• Join our 85-place, Exceeding-rated centre known for consistent high standards.
• Centre is well located close to shops, cafes and public transport links.
• Lead a well-established toddler room (1–2 years) with a maximum of 14 children.
• Stable team supported by long-standing leadership who are committed to coaching and development. The Director has been with the service for more than 9 years.
• We are a centre that prioritises inclusive practice and strong family partnerships.
• Permanent shift – 930am – 6pm.

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

• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

• 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 WA Working with Children Check

• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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.

Have a question? Contact Melanie Symonds from our Talent Acquisition Team on 08 8214 84***or via email 

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 *************@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.

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Posting Notes: CANNING VALE, PERTH || WA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time