<ul> <li>Employer of Choice in Education for 2025</li> <li>Excellent resources and development opportunities</li> <li>Comprehensive wellbeing and family-friendly benefits</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking to appoint a passionate and qualified Early Childhood Teacher to deliver a high-quality kindergarten program within our Early Learning Centre.</p> <p>In this role, you will design and implement engaging, play-based and inquiry-led learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) and National Quality Standard (NQS).</p> <p>Working collaboratively with the Director, Educational Leader and colleagues, you will build strong relationships with children and families to support positive learning, development and wellbeing outcomes.</p> <p>You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice and high-quality educational delivery, while ensuring a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for all children.</p> <p>This role includes a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing, ensuring all practices align with the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing framework, duty of care obligations and relevant legislative requirements.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Why work at Sheldon College?</strong></p> <p>Sheldon College has proudly been named an&nbsp;<strong>Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 </strong>- a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that&nbsp;<strong>People Make the Difference</strong>, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.</p> <p>Our benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Above Award remuneration</li> <li>Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution</li> <li>College-paid Parental Leave</li> <li>24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families</li> <li>Corporate discounts including Health Insurance and Optometry</li> <li>Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College</li> <li>Coffee &amp; Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches</li> <li>Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk</li> <li>Funded Professional Development with supported release time</li> <li>Subsidised Staff Study and Scholarship Program</li> </ul> <p><br> Join a team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional journey is nurtured.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)</li> <li>Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration</li> <li>Valid Blue Card and current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications</li> <li>Strong understanding of EYLF, QKLG and NQS</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high-quality, play-based and inquiry-led programs</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively within a professional team environment</li> <li>A reflective, flexible and child-centred approach to teaching<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>Experience in a Reggio Emilia-inspired or inquiry-based environment</li> <li>Experience using digital platforms for documentation and communication</li> <li>Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development</li> </ul> <p><br><br><strong>Child Safety and Wellbeing</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Demonstrated understanding of child safety, wellbeing and duty of care responsibilities</li> <li>Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all students</li> <li>Ability to uphold and implement the College’s Student Safety and Wellbeing policies</li> <li>Ability to apply a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach in all child wellbeing activities and child safety matters</li> <li>Completion of mandatory Child Protection training prior to undertaking duties</li> </ul> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Us&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Sheldon College</strong>&nbsp;is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.</p> <p>Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member of our team plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of&nbsp;<strong>Love, Laughter and Learning.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId=110740">Job Description</a></li> </ul>