Senior Educator

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 Senior Educator (Room Leader – Toddler) Location: Forbes, NSW Centre: Goodstart Forbes Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (38 hours a week) Pay: $38.20 – $41.74 per hour As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you will take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You will 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 Forbes: Our welcoming centre caters for up to 75 children across our Nursery, Toddler and Preschool rooms. With a homelike feel, it’s a place where both children and educators feel comfortable and supported. The Centre Leadership team is led by Director Aimee‑Lee and Assistant Director Brooke, who together bring over 30 years of sector experience. They pride themselves on creating a supportive and collaborative environment for all staff at the service. We are in a convenient residential area, close to schools, shops and local facilities — making excursions easy to manage and offering staff added convenience at the end of the day to run personal errands. Our team are actively involved in our wider community — we participate in local community events such as ANZAC Day, Australia Day and NAIDOC Day celebrations, and we also take part in the Birth to Kinder Reading Downtown Day. 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 NSW 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 Ange from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email ********@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 *************@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. YouTube video link: #gssenioreducator #J-18808-Ljbffr