Lead Educator

Lead Educator

Permanent Full time (38 hours per week)

Shift hours varied between 7.30am-5.30pm

White Rock

Hourly Rate between $40.98-$44.94 depending on qualifications and experience

Trinity Anglican School (TAS) operates Early Learning Centres (ELC) at both its Kewarra Beach and White Rock campuses. Recently, the ELC expanded its offerings to include pre‑kindergarten programs for children aged 2–3, complementing the existing kindergarten programs for children aged 4–5.

We are seeking a qualified Lead Educator who is passionate about creating educational and fun learning experiences for our children at our White Rock campus. TAS inspires curious learners through nature-based hands-on play and inquiry-based discovery that promotes social, cognitive, physical and emotional development. Our Educators enjoy the benefits of belonging to a supportive and skilled Early Learning team, as part of the wider TAS Community. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, please read on!

Do you have the following…

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or similar qualification) or working towards attainment, or
• Experience in Early Learning education and care, preferably kindergarten age
• Certificate – CPR (HLTAID009)
• Certificate - First Aid in an Education Setting (HLTAID012)

Are you a team player who…

• Communicates well both verbally and in writing.
• Has a child friendly and nurturing disposition.
• Can assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a high-quality program, this includes contributing to the QIP.
• Understands the ‘My Time Our Place’ framework and can apply it.
• Is reliable, flexible and demonstrates tact and discretion.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility.
• Has the ability to work towards a centre of excellence.
• Can use the Microsoft Office suite with the ability to learn
• Is willing to undertake the Responsible Person role in the Nominated Supervisor's absence.

About Trinity Anglican School (TAS)

Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is the leading Independent Anglican school in Far North Qld. With an unrivalled reputation for excellence in FNQ, TAS has a K-12 campus at White Rock and a K-6 campus at Kewarra Beach. Construction has finished for two new, state-of-the-art pre-kindergarten services, one for each of TAS’ White Rock and Kewarra Beach campuses. The inclusion of the pre-kindergarten year to the current ELC prospectus offers children as young as two with the opportunity to complete two years of early learning (pre-kindy and kindy) before transitioning to primary school.

What we Offer:

• Attractive hourly rate
• Superannuation contributions up to 12.75%
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging options to maximise your earnings
• Professional development opportunities and support
• Eligibility for long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Staff discounts on school and kindergarten fees
• ASCA retail discounts
• Car hire discounts
• Use of the onsite pool and gym facilities

Working with students checks

TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and we achieve this through recruiting excellent staff based on merit and suitability to work with students. To ensure your suitability to work with students, the following checks will be undertaken as a part of the recruitment process:

• National Register Screen via the Anglican School’s Commission check
• Blue Card suitability check
• Reference checks

How do I apply?

Please provide the following information in Microsoft Word or PDF format to be assessed for this position:

• Your current résumé, and
• A cover letter outlining your experience for this position

We will process applications as they come through, so please apply today!

The school has the right to fill the position prior to the closure date if the right candidate is found.