Goodstart Early Learning Middle Ridge

Are you a passionate Educator or Teacher who wants to make a real difference in children’s lives?
Do you have unrestricted working rights in Australia and a strong commitment to early learning?
If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, thrive, and feel supported this is it!

At Goodstart, we’re a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to giving Australia’s children the best possible start in life.
Here’s what we offer:
✔️ Competitive pay – including the 15% wage increase
✔️ Genuine career growth opportunities
✔️ Supportive and welcoming team culture
✔️ Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

Join our team at Goodstart Middle Ridge (Toowoomba)
✨ Roles Available:
Educator
Senior Educator
Teacher
📍 Location: Toowoomba
🏡 Centre: Goodstart Middle Ridge
⏰ Employment Type: Full-Time (38 hours per week)

If this sounds like you, apply online today and start your journey with Goodstart!

https://careers.goodstart.org.au/job/MIDDLE-RIDGE%2C-TOOWOOMBA-Casual-Educator-QLD-4350/1360119566/

https://careers.goodstart.org.au/job/MIDDLE-RIDGE%2C-TOOWOOMBA-Senior-Educator-QLD-4350/1359383566/

https://careers.goodstart.org.au/job/MIDDLE-RIDGE%2C-TOOWOOMBA-Early-Childhood-Teacher-QLD-4350/1360109766/

We had a bittersweet day yesterday, celebrating Miss Lizzie's 25 year milestone with our company while also saying goodbye as she begins her retirement. We appreciate her unwavering commitment to our organisation and the positive impact she's had on our children's lives. Miss Lizzie will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her, and we can't wait to see her enjoy this new stage of life. 💕

✨ Have you been driving past our centre wondering what it’s like inside? ✨
If you’ve been sitting on the fence, now is the perfect time to step in and see our community in action!
🌈 You’re warmly invited to our very first Play & Connect Evening! 🌈
🗓 This Friday
⏰ From 4:00pm
Come along and:
💬 Mingle with our wonderful families
🏡 Explore our beautiful learning environments
❓ Ask all those questions you’ve been curious about
🤝 Get a real feel for our centre community
💛 We would love to welcome you and your family!
⚠️ RSVP is essential – please send us a message to secure your spot.

✨ Over the past two days, Jess and Chloe have been on an exciting learning journey in Brisbane, building their knowledge around leading and managing our people.
They’ve already gained an incredible amount of insight, and we can’t wait to bring this learning back to our centre and put it into practice. We are so proud of their dedication to growth and continuous improvement! 💛

🌧️ Rainy Day Playdough Fun 🌧️
There’s something extra special about playdough on a rainy day! Our toddlers made the most of being indoors this week by creating their own playdough from scratch.
Through measuring, mixing, and exploring, the children developed early maths skills while strengthening their fine and gross motor abilities. It was also wonderful to see their social skills flourish as they chatted, shared ideas, and played alongside one another.
Experiences like this support children to become confident learners and effective communicators (EYLF Outcomes 4 & 5), all while having so much fun!
💛 Hands-on learning�💛 Creativity and connection�💛 Play with purpose

At our centre, children experience a strong sense of belonging as they learn, play, and grow across engaging indoor and outdoor spaces. Our play‑based program and nurturing educators support confident, curious learners every day.
That’s why family partnerships matter to us. We love hearing your thoughts and ask regular reflective questions to keep growing and improving together.
👉 This month we asked our families:�Is there an experience, space, or resource you’d love to see explored more with the children?
Thanks for sharing your ideas — we love learning and growing alongside our families 💛🌱

Happy Mother’s Day from us to you!

🌸 Thinking of everyone today and to everyone who celebrates a little differently 🌸

We had a fantastic time celebrating our amazing mums in the centre this week. Seeing everyone together and the excitement on the children’s faces as they did some wonderful experiences with their mums was truly special. 💕

Today, we managed to meet up at one of our family’s cafes, and it truly was something special – amazing food, heaps of laughs, and the company was easily the best part.