Does Goodstart Early Learning pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Goodstart Early Learning employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Goodstart Early Learning. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Goodstart Early Learning?

67% of Goodstart Early Learning employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Goodstart Early Learning 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Goodstart Early Learning?

Educator (82) , Early Childhood Educator (49) , Early Childhood Teacher (46) , Teacher (20) , Senior Educator (15) , Assistant Educator (10) , Centre Director (10) , Childcare Educator (8) , Casual Educator (7) , Room Leader (7) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Assistant Director (4) , Director (4) , Educational Leader (4) , Lead Educator (4)

What are the pros of working at Goodstart Early Learning according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and planning time" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 17 reviews)); "Staff were dedicated and worked hard, loved watching children grow." ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are good ." ((in 13 reviews)); "Lovely supportive colleagues good staff discount" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Goodstart Early Learning according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and unprofessional (constant gossiping about other people's confidential information)." ((in 34 reviews)); "After induction 2 years ago, I was swiftly bullied by an Assistant Director, I almost made a formal complaint, as it involved Direct and Indirect Bullying but as I was new to the organisation I didn't want to lose my job, so I stopped working at that Centre." ((in 13 reviews)); "Area Managers with friendships of educators in centres so they will 'sweep serious allegations under the rug." ((in 8 reviews)); "Unsupportive management, including lack of care from upper management." ((in 6 reviews)); "Work life balance is hard because of long shifts with one hour unpaid break." ((in 5 reviews))

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3.3

67% would recommend to a friend

(399 total reviews)

Dr Ros Baxter

83% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity and inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture and values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

Goodstart Early Learning has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 399 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Goodstart Early Learning employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

399 reviews

5.0

31 Mar 2026

Good

Room leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pay Excellent management Whistle Blower Protection

Cons

Too big of a company

5.0

18 Nov 2025

wonderful experience

Casual educator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

keeps you up to date with recent policies , procedures in childcare industry

Cons

there are no cons at all

Goodstart Early Learning Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that your experience with Goodstart has been so positive and that you value our focus on keeping everyone informed and up to date with the latest in early learning. We truly appreciate the important role you play in creating great outcomes for children and families.

5.0

26 Aug 2025

Goodstart: a good place to work

Child and family practitioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Dedicated team Highly skilled Centre Director, and Educators Support from managers

Cons

High stress environment at times

Goodstart Early Learning Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your positive experience working with Goodstart. It’s wonderful to hear that you felt supported by your managers and worked alongside such a dedicated and skilled team, including strong leadership at the centre level. We acknowledge that at times the work can feel high-pressure, given the responsibility of providing the very best outcomes for children and families. We’re continually focused on supporting our people with the right resources, training, and wellbeing initiatives to help manage those challenges. We’re grateful for the contribution you made during your time with us and wish you all the best in your career journey.

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