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Job Title


Director of Early Education


Company : Townsville Grammar School


Location : Townsville, Australia


Created : 2026-02-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 1400 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.Townsville Grammar School is seeking an inspiring and experienced Early Education Centre Director to lead our highly regarded Pre-Prep centres at Annandale and North Shore.This is a unique leadership opportunity to oversee two exceptional early learning centres that form the foundation of a child''s educational journey at Townsville Grammar School, with a strong and intentional pathway into Prep at each respective campus.Following 12 years of outstanding service from our current Director, the centres are exceptionally well established, beautifully resourced, and supported by a committed and professional staff team. The incoming Director will be well positioned to build upon this strong foundation and continue to lead a culture of excellence in early years education.We are seeking an energetic and professional leader with a genuine passion for early childhood education. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Early Education Centre Director or senior centre leader, with a strong understanding of centre operations, compliance, and quality improvement, and a proven ability to lead and inspire teams.Key attributes include:Demonstrated experience as an Early Education Centre Director or in a senior leadership role within an early learning settingComprehensive knowledge of early childhood compliance requirements and the National Quality FrameworkStrong leadership, communication, and organisational skillsA child-centred philosophy and commitment to high-quality early learningA full position description can be found here.Townsville Grammar School offers:Excellent working conditionsWell-established, purpose-built early learning centresCompetitive remuneration and 12.75% superannuation contributions.Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.Paid parental leave, for eligible employees, of 14 weeks after a qualifying period.Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.Access to flu vaccines.A supportive and collegial professional environmentA structured and thorough handover to support a smooth transitionThis is a full-time position, with commencement prior to the conclusion of Term 1 preferred to allow for continuity and transition.How to ApplyTo apply, provide a cover letter, CV and details of two current referees. Applications should be made via Seek or our Careers page on our website only. Queries about the position can be made by emailing Please note, this email address is for queries only, not to receive applications.Applications should be received no later than 27 February Applications will be considered upon submission - an appointment will be made when a suitable candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. At Townsville Grammar School, the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and respected. All staff play an active role in safeguarding children, and appointments are subject to child protection screening requirements, including Blue Card clearance.