Kindergarten Teacher

Position Kindergarten Teacher / Director, St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald Start date 19 January 2026 Employment Status Part-time continuing (20.25hpw, 5 day fortnight + release time) Salary Range $43.67 - $62.90 (pending experience) + Director Allowance Applications Close Friday, 5 December 2025 What we are looking for Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the position of Kindergarten Teacher / Director at St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald. This is a part‑time position, for 26.6hpw (7 day fortnight), commencing from January 2026. Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the Kindergarten's ethos and possess the following: Relevant tertiary qualification (or eligible to graduate) Appropriate qualities, knowledge and skills to provide a relevant and holistic education Eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment A desire to serve the community of Emerald About us St Brigid's Catholic Kindergarten, Emerald was established in 2013 and operates a five day fortnight with a current enrolment of 22 children. Mandatory Requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications Ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration and / or relevant ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teacher Qualification Hold one of the following Child Protection competencies or willing to obtain: CHCPRT025—Identify and report children and young people at risk CHCPRT001—Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT026—Support the rights and safety of children and young people CHCPRT002—Support the rights and safety of children and young people CHCECE057—Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles Australian work rights Generous Incentives are available to successful applicants which include Competitive salary structure for Teaching staff—annual salary of $67,458 - $94,144 (pending experience) Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service) Superannuation contribution of 12.75% Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance Access to Fitness Passport Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24‑hour counselling service) Leadership development opportunities Isolated allowance payments and bonus payments Induction and professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable) Modern facilities and resources How to apply Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now Upload a Cover Letter (addressed to Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume Upload supporting documentation (e.g., Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts) Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application Further information For a confidential conversation please contact Tracey Novak, Early Learning and Care Manager on or To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services or Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr