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About Goodstart Caloundra
Passionate about leading quality education and supporting a close-knit team in a beautiful coastal setting? Goodstart Caloundra is seeking an experienced Educational Leader to join our vibrant early childhood community.
Located just minutes from Caloundra’s stunning beaches and close to shopping centres, schools, and public transport, Goodstart Caloundra offers care and education for children aged 15 months to 6 years. We are a community-focused centre that values connection, creativity and collaboration. Our vision, “Together as a family, for children,” guides everything we do.
• Working in a full-time floating position where you’ll support Early Childhood Professionals across all age groups and rooms, bringing consistency, flexibility and strong leadership to daily routines.
As an Educational Leader, you will have 5 dedicated hours per week to:
• Collaborate with Early Childhood Professionals on curriculum planning and documentation
• Guide and mentor the team to uphold the National Quality Standard
• Lead reflective practice to enhance learning outcomes
• Promote community connections that enrich the learning environment
Find out more about what the Educational Leader role entails here.
Looking to shape a meaningful journey for children in a nurturing and natural environment? We would love to hear from you!
What Goodstart can offer you:
Competitive pay - you’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (*if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent) 50% discount off your childcare gap 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 and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You’ll need:
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current QLD Working with Children Check
If you have previous experience leading change in education and have either a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma qualification or ACECQA approved equivalent, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email Write to the company
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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We’d love to connect with passionate Early Childhood Professionals who is ready to make a difference. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we encourage you to get in touch — we’d be delighted to tell you more!
