IGS Early Learners is a purpose-built long day care centre and kindergarten service, catering for boys and girls from 6 weeks old to Pre-Prep. Our management and staff members are committed to best practice in Early Education, by nurturing young minds and empowering them for a lifetime of learning. Operated by Ipswich Grammar School, we understand the significance of these early years in shaping a child’s future and we take pride in providing an environment that supports their holistic development.

The leadership and culture of our centre is very collegial, and our team members enjoy respectful relationships. If you consider yourself an enthusiastic early learning specialist and are wanting to advance your careers we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for staff of all backgrounds, levels of experience and qualifications. If you have a desire to bring out the best in children through nurturing guidance, support and care, then you’re the type of person we’re looking for.

Working with us provides great benefits, including:

above award wages with annual agreed percentage increases;

experienced and supportive management with a vision for our team to be leaders in early education;

focus on professional development and connections through Ipswich Grammar School, with the use of facilities;

well-resourced centre, with extensive natural resources in each room;

convenient and free onsite parking;

salary sacrificing to maximise take home pay;

full time and permanent part time staff also receive additional paid public holiday every year; and

14 weeks employer paid parental leave after 12 months service.

The role of the Lead Educator in our Nursery is to develop and implement the program of activities and experiences that support learning for the children. As a team, yourself and the educators will develop high quality educational and operational plans that align with the national quality standards, and consistent with the Explicit Teaching approach.

The Lead Educator - Nursery will be responsible for:

ensuring IGS Early Learners facilitates a developmentally oriented learning environment and develop learning programs responsive to children’s ideas, strengths and abilities that inspire independent learners;

ensure the early childhood program meets the goals of the EYLF to help children develop a strong sense of their identity, connections with their world, strong sense of wellbeing confidence and involvement in their learning and effective communication skills;

have an understanding of relevant legislation, frameworks, IGS Early Learners’ policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure the service meets all compliance obligations;

care for the physical and emotional needs of babies at the centre, relevant to their age and development;

undertake general tasks to contribute to the overall operation of the centre.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or actively working towards.

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

Covering Letter

Curriculum Vitae

As a condition of employment, all non-teaching staff are required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and are required to maintain their Blue Card for the duration of employment. In addition, hold a current First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Asthma and Anaphylaxis Qualification.

All employees recognise and accept that multi skilling is an essential component of employment at IGS Early Learners’ and all employees may be required from time to time to undertake duties that are outside their normal position description but within their skills, competency, and capability.