“C&K mean what they say. Putting children first is an embedded part of all their thinking and decision making. I love working with like-minded people.” - Rebecca Ireland - Director, Yuingi Childcare Centre

For Children. For You. For Always.

Are you ready to make a difference that lasts a lifetime?

At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children’s lives. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we’ve built a trusted reputation as Queensland’s leading provider of early childhood education.

Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.

Find your Better Way

C&K views Educational Leadership as collaborative, change-focused and distributed, five key principles have been identified that encompass these ideas. These are: Pedagogical Practice, Leading from Within, Respectful Leadership, a Culture of Learning and Making Quality Visible. As one of our highly valued Early Childhood Teachers and Educational Leaders, you’ll be working alongside our Directors and Educators at our C&K Arnwood Place Community Childcare Centre and C&K Salisbury Childcare Centre where you will lead the development and implementation of the
educational program. 

With energy, creativity and a passion for education, you’ll take a hands-on approach to teaching children 6 weeks to 5 years in a play-based learning environment. And as an approachable leader for families, children and your team, you’ll nurture a culture where everyone can belong, grow and thrive.  

We’ll set you up for success with a range of benefits, programs and opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow.

• Secure a 12-month fixed term role with negotiable hours starting at 25 hours per week.
• Get a better deal with an annual salary of $82,718 - $117,038 (Prorata basis)plus salary-sacrificing options.
• Embrace contact and non-contact time to lead the development and implementation of the educational program and guiding, communicating teaching, and learning with families and the community.
• Live, work and be well with our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Find a healthy work-life balance with parental leave, return-to-work support, and family-friendly priority access to C&K childcare centres.
• We fully fund your Blue Card, Police Check, First Aid, CPR, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Our Referral program also awards you with $1000 for referring a successful candidate for one of our vacancies so you can be rewarded for supporting your team’s growth.

Help shape the future of children in our care

As one of our highly valued Early Childhood Teachers and Educational Leaders, you’ll be working alongside our Directors and Educators at our C&K Arnwood Place Community Childcare Centre and C&K Salisbury Childcare Centre where you will support and guide children’s learning and development, so they become curious, capable and confident lifelong learners. 

With energy, creativity and a passion for education, you’ll take a hands-on approach to teaching children 6 weeks to 5 years in a play-based learning environment. And as an approachable leader for families, children and your team, you’ll nurture a culture where everyone can belong, grow and thrive.  

To thrive in this role you will have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent (recognised by ACECQA)
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guide.
• First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
• Valid Blue Card and current Police Check (within three months or willing to obtain these).
• Experience in supporting the professional learning and reflective practice of Educators.
• Experience in role modelling and scaffolding where necessary, teacher and educator understanding of how children’s learning and development informs programs and practices.
• Experience in working in Leadership Teams and collaborating with Directors and managers to develop strategies for 
• The ability to facilitate and apply critical and reflective thinking skills to analyse and challenge conventional practice and ideas. 

Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.

C&K is a child-safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a Prohibited Person or Suspended Educator.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds.

Location: Annerley and Salisbury, QLD