Senior Educator – Goodstart Nuriootpa

Goodstart is Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care. Founded with a vision for all Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life, as a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. We are entirely Australian owned employing over 15,000 people, and caring for over 71,000 children.

About Our Centre:

Goodstart Early Learning Nuriootpa is located in the beautiful Barossa Valley among the grape vines of the district. They are tucked away in the quiet of suburbia but still close enough to schools, amenities and transport to be convenient, operating hours 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The centre caters for 75 children aged from six weeks to 5 years

The centre has forged strong bonds with the local school which is next door to the centre. A great family atmosphere is evident when they all come together to celebrate special events, ensuring that strong bonds are formed between the children, their families and the centre.

The Benefits:

• Friendly and support team with large national head office support
• We pay highly competitive salaries above the national award rates
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities which include overseas study tours, secondments to rural communities and up skilling programs
• Career opportunities and paid learning and development
• Employee benefits that range from childcare discounts, discounted travel, insurance, and technology

About You:

• Hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent ACECQA recognised qualification
• Permanent Fulltime role working within the Nursery room
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard
• Bring your past experience from a similar role to this service - Would love to see a creative flair injected into activity stations and learning experiences
• Passion to work with the nursery age group is essential along with your nurturing demeanour 
• Exceptional knowledge of safety and wellbeing
• Willingness to learn and be a part of the team
• Strong team work and communication skills, reliable and punctual

Goodstart Early Learning are proud of our inclusive work environment that supports and encourages individual growth and strong teams. Goodstart Early learning acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of all lands on which we come together. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as enduring, living cultures and pay our respects to Elders past and present. #gssenioreducator