As Southeast Queensland's only co-educational primary Grammar school, Ipswich Junior Grammar provides a high quality, non-denominational education for boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Ipswich Junior Grammar School's Early Education Centre (EEC) is our fun and friendly co-educational community of young learners with an intimate, family atmosphere where children are supported to develop physically, socially, and cognitively. It is a well-resourced, caring, and vibrant environment which promotes curiosity, persistence, self-confidence, and positivity.
THE OPPORTUNITY
An opportunity exists for an experienced Early Childhood Educator (minimum Diploma qualification) to support the delivery of our morning and afternoon program at the Early Education Centre.
This position is a permanent, part-time split-shift role, ordinarily rostered from 6:15am–8:15am and 2:30pm–6:00pm each day. Some flexibility may be negotiated in line with the operational needs of the service, and a split shift allowance will apply.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
The successful applicant will:
* Demonstrate strong skills in identifying, managing and responding to risk, particularly during high-traffic times such as arrivals and departures
* Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families and respond sensitively to their needs during key parts of their day
* Be a calm, responsive and engaging presence who supports children's wellbeing, safety and sense of belonging
* Be a flexible team member and all-rounder, willing to support across rooms, age groups and routines as required
Culture fit and attitude are also incredibly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role.
APPLY NOW
If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your resume, two referees, and a cover letter addressed to Mrs. Olivia Vollbrecht, EEC Director outlining your experience as it relates to this role.
Please address the selection criteria (over no more than two pages), contained within the position description, which can be found at the bottom of this advertisement or on the School's website Careers | Ipswich Girls' Grammar School ).
Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of our great benefits program including access to Salary Sacrificing including additional superannuation opportunities, ongoing professional development, and a supportive and engaging work environment.
We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage.
Whilst applications must be sent to us by close of school (3.00pm) Monday 5 January 2026, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.
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