Early Childhood Teacher

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This full-time fixed-term Early Childhood Teacher role at Goodstart Corrimal in Wollongong NSW invites you to shape learning for preschoolers, joining a 58-place service open from 7 am to 6 pm. The position offers a competitive pay up to $71.79 per hour based on experience, with a salary package on par with state primary teachers plus a 50% discount off childcare gap fees, paid parental leave and strong professional development. You’ll need a Bachelor of Early Childhood, NSW Working with Children Check, First Aid, and active NESA accreditation, plus the ability to collaborate with centre leadership to plan high-quality programs. Apply early, tailor your application with evidence of family relationships and pedagogy impact; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. For questions contact Ange at (07) 3918 2369 or [email protected]

Role: Early Childhood Teacher (preschool)

Location: Wollongong, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Corrimal

Employment Type: Full-Time - Fixed-Term (Aug 2026 – July 2027)

Pay: Up to $71.79 per hour (based on experience)

• 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 + paid parental leave

Are you ready to bring your knowledge and creativity to a place where you’ll be truly valued? Do you dream of shaping pedagogy and practice in your classroom? Are you passionate about crafting a curriculum that resonates with children’s needs, interests, and ideas? If so, we'd love to explore the amazing opportunities we have just for you.

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. Your passion for teaching will shine through as you mentor and inspire educational practices in your room, collaborating with our centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, achieving outstanding outcomes for our children.

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

About Goodstart Corrimal

• Located in the local community of Corrimal in Wollongong, conveniently located on Midgley St, not far from the main business precinct. 
• Service open 7 am to 6 pm
• 58-place service
• Preschool position

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
• 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

You’ll need:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
• Hold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or 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 Ange from our Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3918 2369 or via email [email protected]

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.

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Posting Notes: CORRIMAL, WOLLONGONG || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time