Pre-Prep Educator/Assistant Director

4 weeks ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville Grammar School Full time

Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses, both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6, at Annandale and North Shore.

Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately 1395 students, including 120 boarders (7-12), of whom approximately 25 are international students.

As one of the eight original Grammar schools in Queensland, Townsville Grammar School was established in 1888 and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland, also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Pre-Prep Educator/Assistant Director to join the Early Education team at our North Shore centre. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a warm, supportive and professional environment where the care, safety, and learning of children are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role:

As Pre-Prep Educator/Assistant Director, you will:

  • Support the Director in coordinating and managing the daily operations of the Centre, and step into a leadership role in their absence.
  • Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of play-based learning programs aligned with the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG) and the School's ethos.
  • Build respectful and nurturing relationships with children, families, and staff.
  • Ensure the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, and contribute to the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
  • Provide guidance and professional support to staff, fostering a collaborative and positive team culture.

What we're looking for:

  • A minimum Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Bachelor level qualifications will be highly regarded).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG) and the National Quality Standards (NQS).
  • Leadership skills with the ability to support and mentor staff and coordinate daily operations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong focus on building partnerships with families.
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
  • Current training in Child Protection.
  • A valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and commitment to child safety.

A full position description is available here.

If you are looking to grow your early education career with a high performing school that has an excellent reputation and genuinely cares about its students and staff, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer:

  • Competitive remuneration and 12.75% superannuation contributions.
  • Salary sacrifice options.
  • Annual flu vaccination program.
  • Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
  • Paid parental leave of 14 weeks after qualifying period.
  • Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
  • Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as webinars, health assessments and exclusive discounts from selected retailers and service providers.
  • Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness.

To apply, provide a cover letter, CV and details of two current referees. Applications should be made via the Careers page on our website.

Applications should be received no later than 20 September 2025. We prefer an immediate start, so applications will be considered upon submission. An appointment will be made when a suitable candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

At Townsville Grammar School, the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and respected. All staff play an active role in safeguarding children, and appointments are subject to child protection screening requirements, including Blue Card clearance.

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