Early Childhood Teacher

7 hours ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia G8 Education Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

About Us

When you join G8 Education you will immerse yourself in our intensive and supportive Early Childhood Teacher First Steps induction program.

  • 3 months of continued support and training allowing time off the floor to collaborate, learn, and grow professionally
  • ECT Buddy providing an extra layer of support as you settle into your role
  • Join Community Connection Sessions to network with other ECTs, Teacher Registration Partners and Practice Partners

For more information and photos, please visit our centre's website: Great Beginnings Kelso


What Sets Us Apart

We understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer a truly flexible work arrangement, allowing you to tailor your schedule to suit your needs. Whether you're a seeking full-time work, a parent with other commitments, or someone seeking part-time work, we're here to accommodate you.

Just let us know on your interview and we can discuss our possibilities.

The Benefits

With more than 400 early learning centres nationwide, G8 Education has the resources to reward your dedication with generous benefits and opportunities to grow:

  • 4 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks extra leave per year  (Pro-rata for Part-time positions)
  • $2500 sign on bonus
  • G8 Rewards our reward and recognition platform, Discounts to 100's of major retailers
  • Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre 
  • Attractive wages well above award
  • Uniform provided
  • People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations.
  • A place to grow - succession planning encouraged with opportunities for careers across the nation  
  • Refer a friend bonus for you to keep and treat yourself 
  • Mentor/Reviewer support available to enable ECT's delivering the Kindergarten program to move from Provisional Teacher Registration to Full Teacher Registration
  • Access to G8's Online Learning Lounge with more than 70 hours of professional development
  • Continuous feedback model with regular check-ins from your manager 
  • Centres located throughout Australia   
  • Exclusive access to G8 Education's benefits platform, with discounts to 350+ retailers
  • Counselling for team members and their families through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Successful Applicants must hold

  • An ACECQA approved Graduate Diploma, Bachelor or Masters of Teaching (Early Childhood)
  • Current Blue Card 

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we're proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children - and their own.

Driven by our purpose "to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn" and guided by our values, we're shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Click APPLY NOW or to find out more about careers at G8, our locations and current vacancies please visit our website HERE

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

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