Teacher

Role: Pre-kindergarten Teacher   

Location: Horsham, Victoria

Centre: Goodstart Horsham

Employment Type: Full-time

Relocation incentive of up to $30,000 from the Victorian Government for eligible qualified Early Childhood Teachers!

Are you looking to work in an environment with like-minded professionals who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives and work for an organisation that will support you to succeed? 

We’re Goodstart

At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people like you!

From our centre directors to teachers and centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families and each other every day.

We’re Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.  

Your Impact  

As a teacher at Goodstart Horsham you’ll inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices that are delivered with creativity and energy. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your love of teaching will be reflected in how you mentor and guide educational practices in your room, and in your work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you’re achieving optimal outcomes for children.

About Goodstart Horsham

Goodstart Horsham is a 70 place child care centre located in the central part of town, close to all local amenities, transport, schools and shops. The centre has strong community connections and collaborates closely with the local schools. The close-knit team is very supportive and take pride in their relationships with children and their families.

What Goodstart can offer you 

There are so many reasons to join the Goodstart family. Let’s start with the benefits! 

• Teacher accreditation/registration - we offer state-specific support to help you through this process 
• Competitive pay - you’ll get paid on par with state primary school teachers 
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career 
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two extra days off per year, and our dedicated wellbeing program will ensure you get the support you need, when you need it most 
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  

• 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023 
• Retail and childcare discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology, and get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees 

You’ll also love: 

• Centre support - dedicated support and guidance on a range of topics, such as safety, teaching and inclusion, delivered face to face or virtually by our centre support team  

• Security and stability - with over 670 centres across Australia, you’ll have the support of a large network and the stability of a respected organisation

Requirements

• Approved bachelor degree in early childhood education or ACECQA approved equivalent
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Up to date Professional Teachers Accreditation
• First Aid qualification

How to apply 

• Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application or email [email protected]

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.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams made up of Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and deeper cultural awareness and understanding of our First Nations people and culture for all.