• Progress your career as our newest Early Childhood Teacher!
• Salary circa $84,078 - $121,093 FTE plus super and benefits, including paid professional development and more.
• Relocation assistance to help you make Rockhampton your home!

Kingsley College - Welcome to our Kindy!

Located in Rockhampton, Kingsley College has seen a steady growth of students over the last five years. Founded in 1993, our college educates students with a Christian worldview, emphasising the Word of God and the Lordship of Christ in their service to the world. We currently have more than 260 students studying on campus and via distance education.

Kingsley's campus is home to our Early Learning Centre. Opened in 2022, our centre has modern built-for-purpose facilities, and we nurture and educate children aged 3-4, preparing them for school life.

For more information, please view our website here.

Due to increasing growth and demand, Kingsley College has a new and exciting opportunity for a Early Childhood Teacher to join our Early Learning Centre team in Rockhampton, QLD.

About the Opportunity

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will lead and supervise child-centred play while providing guidance and mentorship to Educators in training. You will supervise children playing in an outdoor area and be proactive in finding opportunities to teach through play.

The centre operates from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday. As one of our ECTs, you will join us part-time, facilitating a Kindergarten program for a group of children during term time and school holidays.

Kingsley follows the EYLF in our planning while also leveraging the surrounding environment to create inquisitive, play-based learning opportunities.

For more information on the role, please click here.

The appointment of a suitable applicant may be made before the closing date for applications.

About You

You will be passionate about educating young people and supporting them to succeed in the future. We value your commitment to a collaborative approach and support for child-centred learning. To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• Queensland Teacher’s Registration, or the ability to obtain
• A QLD Working With Children's Check or the ability to obtain before starting 
• High-level communication skills with staff, students, and families
• Strong digital literacy
• Ability to build rapport
• Passion for engaging with students on an individual level

You will have the ability to implement our Christian values and philosophy in the Early Learning Centre and other aspects of College life to foster faith and deliver positive educational outcomes for students.

You will be comfortable serving students from a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; high achievers, and those with learning difficulties. You will also be able to adapt your approach to each student's needs and explain concepts in a way they will understand.

About the Benefits

You will receive an attractive base salary of circa $84,078 - $121,093 FTE plus super and great benefits, including: 

• Relocation assistance to make beautiful Rockhampton your home
• Opportunity to join the Future Teachers Program
• Professional development and study opportunities  at Christian Heritage College at no cost to you
• Clear pathways to grow and progress with us

This is an incredible opportunity to join a tight-knit early learning centre, that is part of a school team dedicated to creating sustainable careers and workplaces for Educators. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team, including a passionate and dedicated Principal who has been at the school for more than 15 years.

We aim to support each other and provide constant support and mentorship to our colleagues wherever needed, and we're not afraid to utilise each other's expertise.

As a valued member of our team, we will support you in further study and career development.

As Kingsley College is based in Rockhampton, you will have the opportunity to be part of our beautiful City! Close to the beach and the bush with the Berserker Ranges just next door, Rockhampton’s dining, shopping, and cultural scene still provides a city lifestyle on the banks of the Fitzroy River.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference to children in a regional centre and help us close the gap in Indigenous education.

This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative college dedicated to supporting our staff as they continue to grow and develop their teaching careers - Apply Now!