Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses, both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6, at Annandale and North Shore.

Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately 1395 students, including 120 boarders (7-12), of whom approximately 25 are international students.

As one of the eight original Grammar schools in Queensland, Townsville Grammar School was established in 1888 and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland, also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12. 

We have a one-year full-time contract opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Pre-Prep Teacher to join our highly reputable Early Education Centres at our Annandale campus to commence in January 2027.

The Pre-Prep Teacher will support the aims and ethos of Independent Schools and be willing to participate in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School.  You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, preparation, and operation of the assigned classroom, and providing direction and support to educators and staff. Additionally, you will build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and management to deliver excellent outcomes.

A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or an  ACECQA recognised equivalent) is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and implement a play-based program suitable to the needs and interests of the children attending the Centre.
• Develop and deliver thematic, emergent interest-based experiences, with individual planning to support and extend each child’s learning development.
• In collaboration with the Director of Early Education, establish and maintain suitable developmental records.
• Plan through play for the long and the short-term needs and goals of each child.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect, taking into consideration any cultural, socio-economic, or other differences that may arise.

A full role description can be found here.

Our ideal candidate will have the following attributes and experience:

• The ability to contribute to and guide the planning, implementation, evaluation, and reflection of play-based programs responsive to children’s interests, strengths, and abilities.
• A proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• A knowledge and understanding of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines and Early Years Learning Framework of deep level.
• Proven experience working within an Early Learning Centre environment which is part of a Prep – Year 12 school.
• The ability to create inspiring, interesting, and age-appropriate learning environments to engage children.
  
  

Enquiries, in the first instance, should be directed to Jacqueline McNalty (Director of Early Education on ph. 4412 6601 or email:  jacqueline.mcnalty@tgs.qld.edu.au. Please note, this email address is for inquiries only, all applications must be submitted via the careers page on our website.

If you are looking to gain great experience with a high performing school that has an excellent reputation and genuinely cares about its students and staff, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration and 12.75% superannuation contributions.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Annual flu vaccination program.
• Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
• Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as webinars, health assessments and exclusive discounts from selected retailers and service providers.
• Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness

Please apply via the careers page on our website only (apply now will take you direct to our website).  Please provide a cover letter, CV, and details of two current referees. Please outline in your cover letter how, in the context of the role’s responsibilities, you meet the description of our ideal candidate.  Applications should be received no later than 25 October 2026.  Candidates will be considered upon submission of application so may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. 

Townsville Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the School’s child‑safe values, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with the School’s child‑safety policies and procedures.  Appointment to this role is subject to appropriate child‑safety screening - including Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Check - where applicable, in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.  The School adopts a rigorous and proactive approach to safeguarding and undertakes comprehensive pre-employment screening to ensure the suitability of all personnel. These processes include, but are not limited to, reference verification, identity confirmation, qualification validation, and professional registration checks.

Our Child Safety and Wellbeing policies are available at:  Policies & School Handbook | Townsville Grammar School