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 experienced and enthusiastic Pre-Prep Educators to join the Early Education team. Casual opportunities are available at both our Annandale and North Shore centres, while our full-time, permanent opportunity is based at North Shore. These positions will contribute to a warm, supportive and professional environment where the care, safety, and learning of children are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Roles:

As a Pre-Prep Educator, your duties will include:

• Assisting in planning and preparing the environment, setting up the learning areas, preparing and clearing away materials and supplies.
• Creating a friendly, secure, stimulating and interactive learning environment for children at all times.
• Implementing the program in a flexible manner that is compatible with the child’s needs and interests
• Sharing cleaning responsibilities relating to the group, and then with other staff in other areas of the Centre.
• Taking responsibility for the safety of the Centre’s environment and its equipment.

What we're looking for:

• Diploma or at least Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent). *
• 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.

*Formal qualification not required for Inclusion Support positions.

A full position description is available here.

If you are looking to grow your early education career with a high performing school that has an excellent reputation and genuinely cares about its students and staff, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration and up to 12.75% superannuation contributions.
• Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
• Paid parental leave of 14 weeks after qualifying period (permanent staff).
• Focus on professional development.
• 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

To apply, provide a cover letter, CV and details of two current referees. Applications should be made via the Careers page on our website.

Applications should be received no later than 30 June 2026. We prefer an immediate start, so 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.

Safeguarding & Child Safety

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