Early Childhood Teacher

Overview

Location : 46-48 Beerworth Ave, Whyalla SA 5608

Centre : Goodstart Early Learning Whyalla

Employment Type : Full Time | 38 Hours Per Week

Pay : $43.55 - $66.09 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career. Competitive salary package on par with state primary school teachers. Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees plus paid parental leave.

About the role

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Goodstart, you’ll ignite a love of learning in children, guiding their development with purposeful and energetic teaching practices. You’ll build strong, meaningful relationships with families, ensuring every child feels a profound sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. You’ll mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with the centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs to achieve outstanding outcomes for children. You’ll join a team that values creativity, collaboration and ongoing professional growth.

Join us at Goodstart, where your passion and creativity will transform young lives and enrich your teaching career.

What Goodstart Whyalla offers

• Competitive pay – above award and package comparable to state primary school teachers (Graduate Teacher starting salary around $80,000).
• Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions.
• Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal.
• A mentor to support teacher accreditation or registration (where required).
• 50% discount off childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
• Fitness Passport – discounts on gyms and pools for you and your family.
• Two wellbeing days included in personal leave per year.
• Optional extra leave for work-life balance; First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology; uniform allowance and referral program.

You’ll need

Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).

Current SA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.

In some states, teacher registration is required. If relevant, include per state requirements (e.g., South Australia – active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, TRB SA).

Qualifications and experience

If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or you are new to the profession, we invite you to connect with us. Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to apply promptly for the best chance to progress.

For questions, contact Jessica Scanlon from our Talent Acquisition Team at 1800 222 543 or jscanlon@goodstart.org.au.

We are committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For information and support, email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au.

Our commitment to safety and inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a Child Safe Organisation; all candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children Check.

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