About Goodstart Ballina Join our exceeding-rated, purpose-built 90-place centre, nestled in one of the East Ballina shopping centres. Our centre is designed to offer both convenience and the wonderful Ballina family lifestyle. We are close to the beaches and community amenities, with easy access to main roads where you can make your way to cafes, shops and run quick errands Building strong connections with local businesses, schools and allied health professionals in making our centre a vibrant and connected place to work. Meet the vibrant team where well-being and work-life balance are valued Dive into the joy of playful teaching with a tight-knit group that values fun and collaboration. • Primarily work in the Pre-school room of 20 children. • Enjoy 4-5 hours of programming time on a weekly basis. • Providing our teachers with the best environment to thrive. You’ll have access to two dedicated planning rooms, a cozy staff room, and beautiful outdoor areas where you can relax and recharge. We ensure you have the perfect spaces to inspire your creativity and collaboration • Option to do programming from home 1-2 hours a week. • Work in set shifts between operating hours of 6:30am – 6:30pm. • Exciting opportunity to work in a large team of over 30 Early Childhood Professionals in the centre. • Work alongside with 3 educators in the Pre-school room. What Goodstart can offer you: Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000) Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachers Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated) 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave ♀️ 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: • Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved) • Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification • New South Wales – Hold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) If you have prior experience as a Teacher in an early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, 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. 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 our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or email talent Acquisition Partner, Salena Vo at svogoodstart.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. gsteachers The Federal Government’s 10% wage boost is here