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.
But times are changing, and so are we.
And although we're passionate believers that children come first, we know our people must come first, too.
Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.
"This is what I enjoy about working with C&K; the staff truly embody the company's purpose of nurturing and inspiring children to succeed in an ever-changing world." - Mackenzee Nicolson – Assistant Educator, Gumdale C&K Help shape the future of children in our care We have proudly opened a brand new 136 place centre in Rockhampton, C&K Parkhurst, at the start of June.
Across the last few months we have been building our team of Early Childhood professionals to launch this beautiful modern centre.
Our new Director Karlee Cowie brings over 16 years experience in Early Childhood alongside a passion for instilling a love of learning in all children.
We invite you to join Karlee and the team as they start this journey.
We have full-time or part-time ECT positions with immediate starts available.
As our highly valued Teacher in our team, you'll nurture an inclusive, collaborative and supportive team culture where everyone can belong, grow and thrive.
With energy, creativity and care, you'll lead a team of passionate people to deliver a quality educational program for children aged 0 to 5 years in our play-based learning environment.
You'll play an integral role in the overall operations and management of the centre to encourage and nurture children's learning and development while building great relationships with our families and the wider community.
Find your Better Way Every C&K career helps children belong and grow.
We want the same for you and joining C&K means impacting a child's life journey for the time they spend with us and long after they leave.
But, so much of what we do depends on you.
We'll set you up for success with a range of benefits, programs and opportunities to help you earn, be well and grow.
Be rewarded with a wage rate of $82,000 - $117,000 Relocation subsidies of up to $5000 available Retention bonuses - up to $5000 at the end of first year and up to $2500 in mid of year two 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.
New to the world of teaching?
Get the best start to your teaching career with our 12-month Beginning to Teach at C&K program.
Live, work and be well with our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, plus health insurance discounts through Bupa.
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.
Priority enrolment at the center for children of C&K Parkhurst staff What you'll bring To thrive and succeed in this role, you will either have: A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent (recognised by ACECQA as an early childhood teaching qualification) or a Bachelor of Primary Teaching with an approved diploma-level qualification.
First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification.
Valid Blue Card and current Police Check (within three months or willing to obtain these).
A collaborative mindset - when you join C&K, you join a village of good-hearted, talented people, so you can lean on them as they lean on you.
You will bring a passion for achieving long-lasting, high-quality outcomes for children, their families and the community alongside a team-player mindset - when you join C&K, you join a village of good-hearted, talented people, so you can lean on them as they lean on you.
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 'Restricted Person' or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds.
"We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant."
Location: Rockhampton, QLD
