Primary Teacher (Prep)

Canterbury College Ltd; Logan City; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury College in Waterford, Queensland, seeks a dedicated Primary Teacher (Prep) for a full-time, permanent role commencing in 2027. You will create a nurturing classroom, deliver developmentally appropriate Prep learning, and plan programs aligned with the curriculum while building strong parent partnerships.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education with current QCT registration and commit to ongoing professional growth and engaging in cocurricular life,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education is required and appropriate registration should be current.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.
• Commitment to educating the whole student across the Four Dimensions.
• Willingness to contribute to cocurricular life of the College.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for Prep students.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning programs aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of student learning, attendance, and achievement.
• Build positive partnerships with parents and carers.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a strong team culture.
• Uphold and promote the ethos, values, and standards of Canterbury College.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.

Skills

Professional growth

Reflective practice

Cocurricular involvement

Whole student approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Job description

Full-time, permanent position commencing in 2027

Canterbury College is an Anglican ELC to Year 12 school whose academic record stands among the strongest in Queensland. In 2025, more than half of our ATAR-eligible Year 12 students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above. That result was produced by a community that expects its students to excel in the classroom while they compete in sport, perform on stage, serve others and lead among their peers.

Canterbury serves the fast-growing corridor of Logan, the northern Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim and southern Brisbane. We are a Microsoft Beacon School and a member of Round Square, and everything we do is directed toward graduates who are World Ready.

The role

The Primary Teacher (Prep) is responsible for creating a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating learning environment that supports students' academic, social, and emotional development. The successful candidate will be a passionate early years educator, who wants to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues while contributing to the values and culture of Canterbury College.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for Prep students.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning programs aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of student learning, attendance, and achievement.
• Build positive partnerships with parents and carers.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a strong team culture.
• Uphold and promote the ethos, values, and standards of Canterbury College.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration
• A commitment to an ongoing role in the cocurricular life of the College
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice
• A genuine commitment to educating the whole student across the Four Dimensions

Why Canterbury

At Canterbury, our mantra is "Different Together." We are not all the same, and that is our greatest strength. We draw on our different life experiences, stories and values to learn from one another and to make our community stronger.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. Regardless of your religious, gender, sexuality or cultural identity, you have a home at Canterbury.

Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every student enrolled at the College. The successful applicant will be required to adhere to the College's policies and procedures relating to student care and protection.

9 November 2026 Waterford Queensland, Australia $96,090 to $133,782 per year (ex super) Full Time Education & Training Teaching - Primary