Senior Educator (Early Learning Centre)

Good Shepherd Lutheran College

HOWARD SPRINGS, NT 


Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 July 2026


Position title:             Senior Educator (Early Learning Centre) Location:                    Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Howard Springs cam...

<p><strong>Position title: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senior Educator (Early Learning Centre)</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Howard Springs campus</strong></p> <p><strong>Classification:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lutheran School Officer Curriculum Stream – Grade 5</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary range:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $91,466 to $104,250 gross per annum</strong></p> <p><strong>Position: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full Time – 38 hours per week</strong></p> <p><i>&nbsp;</i></p> <p><i>Good Shepherd Lutheran College is a co-educational, non-government school from Early Learning Centre (ELC) to Year 12 students with three campuses across Darwin: Howard Springs, Palmerston and Leanyer</i>.&nbsp;</p> <p>We would like to hear from you if you are a suitably qualified and experienced&nbsp;Senior Educator&nbsp;and would like to join our dynamic team at the Howard Springs Campus.</p> <p>As Senior Educator you will lead the Early Education Room, and work closely with ELC Teachers and Leaders to inspire, support and deliver play-based childhood learning, while fostering children's growth, development and curiosity. As senior educator you would also be required to build positive working relationships with families and the wider community while contributing, mentoring and supporting a positive work environment.</p> <p><strong>We require you to have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognised university, or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care recognised by ACECQA</li> <li>A minimum of five years' experience in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience in curriculum programming, assessment, and the implementation of high-quality educational programs</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;What We Offer:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>A permanent full-time position</li> <li>Competitive remuneration package including 6 weeks Annual Leave</li> <li>Salary Sacrifice arrangements</li> <li>Supportive community that prioritises career growth and wellbeing</li> <li>Free on-site car parking</li> </ul> <p>Commencement date: Immediate start &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close:&nbsp; Friday, 31 July 2026</strong></p> <p>For more information and to apply, please visit:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoodshepherd.nt.edu.au%2Fabout%2Femployment&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccarolyn.atkinson%40ntschools.net%7C43aa6bf1c9234b71de9c08dd3036bbc6%7C6adff6fb1ad14b95bb8fac8c0e8f1a77%7C0%7C0%7C638719733824686643%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SvbuPoqZxwjbvt5GXwQv1QLVQyDqxyK0hX7DBxJhvv4%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://goodshepherd.nt.edu.au/about/employment</a></p> <p>Please direct position queries to:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:employment@goodshepherd.nt.edu.au?subject=Senior%20Educator%20%28Early%20Learning%20Centre%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employment@gslc.nt.edu.au</a></p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId=112628">Job Description</a></li> </ul>