Senior Educator

Role: Senior Educator - Toddler Room 

Location: Warnbro, City of Rockingham, Perth W.A. 6169

Centre: Goodstart Warnbro

Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week 

Pay: up to $41.05 + Superannuation + Benefits

• 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 Warnbro:

👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Supportive & Fun Team – Join a vibrant and welcoming team that values collaboration, positivity, and a culture of inclusivity. Bimonthly team building activities based on ideas from our educators. Our long-serving staff (ranging up to 15 years!) foster stability and ensure a supportive environment where everyone thrives.

🌟 Prime Location -Just 10 minutes from Rockingham and minutes away from Warnbro Shopping Centre, grab a coffee before your shift or run errands easily after work – it’s all at your doorstep!

🚗 Free Onsite Parking – Start your day stress-free with convenient staff parking right on-site.

🏡 Our Centre -We are a 47-place centre where children explore a world of learning in 3 dynamic rooms (Nursery, Toddler and Kindergarten). Our outdoor play areas are a balance of natural and manmade elements and play surfaces, where Nursery has their own space and the Kindy and Toddlers share their yard.

💖 Experienced Leadership – Be guided by our passionate Centre Director, with over 10 years of experience in childcare, who is dedicated to mentoring, inspiring, and empowering her team

🧸 Our centre vision – “To provide a home away from home, where children can dream, believe and learn in a safe nurturing enriched environment.”

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 Western Australian 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.

Have a question? Contact Smitha Aiholli from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2181 or via email saiholli@goodstart.org.au.

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 deadlycareers@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.

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