Pre-Prep Educator

Townsville Grammar School; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

Annual flu vaccination program

Reduced tuition fees for staff's kids

Paid parental leave (14 weeks)

EAP counselling for staff and family

EAP wellbeing app

Fitness club discount

Job summary

Townsville Grammar School in North Ward invites applications for an experienced Pre-Prep Educator (Diploma qualified) to join the Early Education team at our Annandale centre. Immediate start.

The role focuses on delivering a high-quality early learning program in a warm, supportive environment where child safety is prioritized. You will work with the teacher to plan and implement daily activities, create engaging learning spaces, and support families through strong partnerships and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and commitment to child safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementation and evaluation of the daily program with the teacher.
• Assist in planning and preparing the environment and learning areas.
• Create a friendly, secure and interactive learning environment for children.
• Implement the program flexibly to suit each child’s needs and interests.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Partnership building

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

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 1400 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 (Diploma qualified) to join the Early Education team at our Annandale 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. This role is available for an immediate start.

About The Role

As a Pre-Prep Educator, you will:

• Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the daily program, in consultation with the teacher.
• Assist in planning and preparing the environment, setting up the learning areas, preparing and clearing away materials and supplies.
• Create a friendly, secure, stimulating and interactive learning environment for children at all times.
• Implement the program in a flexible manner that is compatible with the child’s needs and interests.

What We're Looking For

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (highly regarded).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG) and the National Quality Standards (NQS).
• 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.

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.

Applications should be received no later than 23 November 2026. 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.

Townsville Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the School’s child‑safe values, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with the School’s child‑safety policies and procedures. Appointment to this role is subject to appropriate child‑safety screening - including Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Check - where applicable, in line with legislative and regulatory requirements. The School adopts a rigorous and proactive approach to safeguarding and undertakes comprehensive pre‑employment screening to ensure the suitability of all personnel. These processes include, but are not limited to, reference verification, identity confirmation, qualification validation, and professional registration checks.

Our Child Safety and Wellbeing policies are available at: Policies & School Handbook | Townsville Grammar School