“Where Curiosity Sparks Wild Imagination”

New year. New room. A team that backs you from day one.

ABOUT BASK

Bask Early Learning is a family-owned Queensland provider with centres across South East Queensland and Toowoomba, and a new centre opening at Camira in 2027. We exist to raise the standard of early childhood education and care in Queensland. Our BASKeteers make that real, every day, in every classroom.

THE ROLE

- Position: Early Childhood Teacher (Kindergarten)

- Location: Bask Ellen Grove

- Type: Permanent Part Time

- Reports to: Educational Leader and Centre Manager

You'll lead the kindergarten program at Ellen Grove and shape learning across our Pre-Kindy and Kindy rooms. You'll mentor educators, guide room practice and plan a QKLG program that children and families love.

You won't be doing it alone. You'll work with a non-contact leadership team: Centre Manager, 2IC / Compliance Leader and Educational Leader. They're off the floor so they can support you on it.

IS THIS YOU?

You've taught for a few years. You know the QKLG inside out and you've run a kindy program. You've mentored educators and seen them grow. Now you want a fresh start somewhere that takes teaching seriously and gives you the time and support to do it well.

YOUR IMPACT

- Lead intentional teaching aligned with the QKLG and NQF

- Build an injury-led, play-based program shaped by each child's interests and capability

- Mentor educators through daily coaching and structured reflection

- Document learning, plan and connect with families using OWNA

- Partner with families so the centre feels like an extension of home

- Drive Exceeding practice across all seven quality areas

- Prepare children for a confident transition to school

THE CENTRE

Ellen Grove is a 120-place, architecturally designed centre with 7 classrooms for children from 6 weeks to 6 years. Our ratios are better than the regulations require: 1:4 for under threes and 1:8 for over threes.



The outdoor playscape was designed by WEARTHY. Inside, the Family Lounge has fresh bakery items, a breakfast bar, and free tea and coffee for educators and families.

WHAT YOU BRING

- ACECQA-approved Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

- Current full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers

- At least 2 years' experience leading a kindergarten program

- Solid working knowledge of the EYLF, QKLG and NQF

- Experience mentoring or coaching educators

- Clear communication and solid time management

- Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training (or willing to obtain before starting)

NICE TO HAVE

- Experience with project-based or inquiry-driven practice

- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) and Penelope QIP

WHAT WE OFFER

- Above award rates exceeding the EWRA plus performance bonus

- 90% discount on childcare for your own children

- Paid birthday leave each year

- Christmas week closure, 51 operating weeks

- Strong Professional Development Program, including International PD opportunities

- Annual Educator Gratitude Event

- Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Program

- Career progression across our growing centres, with investment in your development through “Grow with Bask”, our internal mentoring framework

HOW TO APPLY

Send us:

- Your resume

- A cover letter addressing the essential criteria

- A photo of something that inspires you (we like seeing what sparks your curiosity)

Email everything to ••••@basklearning.com. For more about us, visit www.basklearning.com.

We review applications as they come in. If you look like a fit, we’ll be in touch.

CHILD SAFETY & INCLUSION

Bask is a Child Safe Organisation. Every BASKeteer holds a valid Queensland Blue Card and meets the Queensland Child Safe Standards. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we work to make every centre a place where children and educators feel safe, seen, and supported.

📌 Early Childhood Teacher | Kindergarten Lead | ELLEN GROVE
🏢 Bask Early Learning
📍 Ellen Grove