Kindergarten Teacher

Trinity Anglican School; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Staff tuition discounts

ASCA Retail & Hire Car Discounts

Job summary

Trinity Anglican School in Cairns is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for the Early Learning Centre. You will design play-based learning experiences aligned to the Australian Curriculum and foster inclusive, child-led environments that prepare children for Prep.

You will build strong relationships with families and colleagues, provide ongoing observations to plan next steps, and contribute to a caring Christian school community that supports staff and students alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) required.
• ACECQA recognition preferred.
• CPR (HLTAID009) certificate or willingness to attain.
• First Aid in Education Setting (HLTAID012) certificate or willingness to attain.
• Blue card clearance (or eligibility) required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver play-based learning aligned to the Australian Curriculum for early learners.
• Foster inclusive, child-led environments and build belonging.
• Build warm relationships with families and staff.
• Provide insights through observations to plan meaningful next steps.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Inclusive practice

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Job description

Make a meaningful impact on the minds of our youngest learners …Where your passion meets purpose

Kindergarten Teacher – Early Learning Centre (Graduates Encouraged)

Full Time Permanent to Term 1, 2027

This position is based at our beautiful Kewarra Beach Campus in the vibrant tropical city of Cairns.

Relocation assistance options available.

Why This Role Matters

As a Kindergarten Teacher, you lay the essential foundation for every child’s learning journey by nurturing curiosity, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging. You guide young learners through key social, emotional, cognitive, and physical milestones while fostering independence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours that prepare them for a successful transition into the Preparatory year.

School-term aligned role

Enjoy the benefits of working within a school environment, including a teaching salary structure and a work pattern aligned to the school year. Teachers are generally not required onsite during school holiday periods, except where operational, planning, professional learning or other professional responsibilities require attendance or engagement.

About TAS Early Learning

At TAS, we believe in inspiring curious learners through nature-based, hands‑on play and inquiry‑led discovery. As an exceeding rated Early Learning Service our centres are a place where children thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively; and where educators are supported, valued, and empowered to make a difference.

We enjoy working in a caring and connected community where every member of our staff is valued for their expertise and creativity. Together, we draw on our values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and curiosity to create a nurturing, community where staff and children can flourish.

About The Role

• Design and deliver engaging, play‑based learning programs that create purposeful, play‑rich learning experiences that spark curiosity, inclusion and discovery
• Create inclusive, stimulating and child‑led learning environments that that encourage purposeful interaction and exploration, that prepares children confidently for Prep by building foundational skills aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Build warm, nurturing relationships that foster each child’s sense of belonging and emotional safety, while modelling and embedding Christian values that inspire confidence, character growth and a strong sense of personal potential.
• Develop respectful and supportive partnerships with families, colleagues and the wider community to scaffold each child’s individual learning journey.
• Provide Insightful Child Development observations, assessments and evaluations of children’s skills, behaviours and progress to plan meaningful next steps and identify when additional support or assessment is needed.

Here’s What’s On Offer

• A supportive, inclusive and passionate working environment
• Strong leadership, guidance and ongoing support
• High quality resources and facilities
• Discounted tuition fees for children of staff
• 12.75% superannuation
• ASCA Retail & Hire Car Discounts

About You

• A collaborative team member who brings warmth, positivity and a supportive spirit to shared work.
• A respectful and intentional communicator who builds strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• An advocate for inclusive practice who celebrates each child’s individuality and creates a learning environment where everyone feels they belong.
• A dedicated early childhood professional who prepares children confidently for the transition into the Preparatory year by fostering foundational skills, independence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours that support successful engagement with the Australian Curriculum.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and open to learning new digital platforms that support teaching, documentation and communication.

You Will Also Bring

• Experience in delivering the Australian Curriculum in Early Learning education and care preferably in a stand alone kindergarten environment
• Minimum Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) – ACECQA recognised
• Certificate – CPR (HLTAID009) (or willing to attain)
• Certificate - First Aid in an Education Setting (HLTAID012) (or willing to attain)
• Child Protection (Geccko) Certificate or ability to obtain

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card tocommenceor continue in regulated, child-related employment.