About the role

Florence Kindergarten is seeking a Co-Director/Part time Teacher to join the team. This is a part time contract position which could become an ongoing position, working Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesday, commencing January 2027. Florence Kindergarten is a well-established, not-for-profit community kindergarten affiliated with C&K; (The Creche & Kindergarten Association Ltd) with a strong reputation within the Margate community for providing high-quality early education and care.

Part Time Thursday, Friday and Alternative Wednesdays • Commencing January 2027 (Play dates and family interviews end of 2026)

- Remuneration aligned with Florence Kindergarten Enterprise Agreement

Qualifications

- An ACECQA approved Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or an equivalent Early Childhood Qualification

Current Registration with Queensland

College of Teachers.

Current Blue Card (Exemption Card)

Working with Children Check

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma &

Anaphylaxis training

Completion of the national Child safety Training.

Current Mandatory Compliance Training (or willingness to complete) including:

Child Protection

Privacy

Workplace Health and Safety

Workplace Bullying

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Experience in a community kindergarten is highly valued

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a co director /teacher who:

Has a passion for early childhood education and innovative, play based pedagogy.

Has a sound knowledge of the Early Years

Has a passion for early childhood education and innovative, play based pedagogy.

Has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) and the National Quality Framework (NQF).





Has a strong understanding and commitment to the Early Childhood

Australia (ECA) code of ethics.

Demonstrates an understanding of child protection laws, and, child safe practices.

Can show a growth mindset with a dedication to ongoing professional learning and collaborative team engagement.

Demonstrates the ability to build respectful partnerships with families, children's and colleagues to support each child's wellbeing, learning, development and engagement in the program.

Has an understanding of child development and learning theories

Why Join Florence Kindergarten?

The successful applicant will become part of a well-established, welcoming, and inclusive kindergarten that places strong emphasis on community and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in every child. Our centre is deeply committed to building meaningful, respectful relationships with children, families, and the wider community. We provide a supportive environment where every voice is heard, and every child is recognised as capable, competent, and full of potential.

Join a small passionate and collaborative team of educators who are dedicated to making a lasting difference in the early years.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you!

Please email your cover letter, resume, qualifications and any queries to:

[email protected]

About us

Florence Kindergarten is a well-established, welcoming, and inclusive kindergarten that places solid emphasis on community and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in every child. Our centre is deeply committed to building meaningful, respectful relationships with children, families, and the wider community. We provide a supportive environment where every voice is heard, and every child is recognised as capable, competent, and full of potential.

📌 Florence Kindergarten Co Director/Part time Teacher (Margate Beach)
🏢 Florence Kindergarten
📍 Margate Beach