Senior Educator

Location: 277 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst, 2010, NSW

Centre: Goodstart East Sydney

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time role

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!

As a Senior Educator at Goodstart, you'll take charge of your own room, leading a team of dedicated Educators to deliver exceptional educational programs. You'll 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.

Constructed in 2016, our architecturally designed centre features a striking rooftop play area with breathtaking views of the city skyline. We offer five age-based playrooms across three levels, each thoughtfully designed to enhance children's learning and development through play, exploration, and nurturing relationships. As the Room Leader for our Nursery Room, you will:

• Lead our diverse team of educators to deliver high-quality early learning programs tailored to infants.
• Create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment that supports each child's emotional and developmental needs.
• Build strong relationships with families and collaborate with them to support their child's journey.
• Mentor and support fellow educators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

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

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

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

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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 Katya from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email

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

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.