Diploma Qualified Educators | Our Newest Campus, Ipswich Area

Little Scholars School of Early Learning; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 90%

Tenure bonus 0.50/hr after 1 year; 1.0

Professional development support

Job summary

Little Scholars School of Early Learning – Ipswich QLD is opening our Little Scholars campus in the Ipswich area, and we're looking for Diploma qualified Educators who love what they do and want to work somewhere that values it. If you've been waiting for the chance to help build a campus from its first day as Little Scholars, this is it.

These are full-time roles, 37.5 hours a week, starting late November 2026.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent.
• Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
• Good understanding of NQF, NQS, EYLF and QKLG

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning that helps every child grow

Skills

Play-based learning

Observation & documentation

Family engagement

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

ACECQA-approved equivalent

Job description

Little Scholars School of Early Learning – Ipswich QLD

We're opening our Little Scholars campus in the Ipswich area, and we're looking for Diploma qualified Educators who love what they do and want to work somewhere that values it. If you've been waiting for the chance to help build a campus from its first day as Little Scholars, this is it.

These are full-time roles, 37.5 hours a week, starting late November 2026.

Who we are

Little Scholars School of Early Learning is a family-owned group of 17 campuses across South-East Queensland. We started in 2014 with a single campus at Yatala, and our founder, Jae Fraser, still leads the business every day.

We're proudly not corporate. We've never set out to be the biggest. We want to be the best, because caring for and educating young children is not a place to cut corners. Nine of our 17 campuses are rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, and we've never used agency staff.

We already know the Ipswich region. Our Karalee campus reached 100% occupancy in its first year and was rated Exceeding overall about 12 months after it opened.

What's ahead for this campus

This campus is being brought up to the Little Scholars standard, with our signature look and feel and a dedicated Kindergarten precinct for our over 3s. Our frameworks and standard of care are in place from day one, our educational and extracurricular programs start in the first month, and you'll have a Regional Manager, our Quality Practice Manager and the whole support office team behind you.

Your role

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning that helps every child grow
• Keep every child safe, valued and included
• Observe and document children's learning and share it with families
• Work closely with your Room Leader, Educational Leader and the whole team
• Build warm, respectful relationships with families

What we offer

• Base pay of the award plus the Little Scholars above award payment, plus super
• 90% childcare discount for full-time team members (eligibility applies)
• Tenure bonus of an extra $0.50 per hour after one year and $1 per hour after two years
• Ongoing professional development and support from our Quality Practice Manager
• A real career path, with leadership opportunities across our 17 campuses
• An external Employee Assistance Program
• An end of year celebration with the team

What you'll need

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent
• A current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
• A good understanding of the NQF, NQS, EYLF and QKLG