Cranbrook School is seeking an experienced and energetic early childhood educators to join our dynamic Pre-School team.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pre-School team starting in Term 1, 2026. Our Pre-Schools are nurturing, play-based environments where children thrive and educators are supported to deliver high-quality, inspiring programs.
At St Michael’s Pre-School, we are seeking a part-time Educator to work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, supporting the Class Teacher with our 3 Day Group children.
At St Mark’s Pre-School, we are looking for a full-time Educator, Monday to Friday, working alongside the Class Teacher with our 5 Day Group.
ABOUT YOU
You are an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated early childhood professional who is genuinely passionate about working with children aged 3 to 5 years. You thrive in a collaborative team environment, bring positivity to your work, and value strong, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
You demonstrate a thorough understanding of best practice in early childhood education and maintain a deep commitment to designing and delivering high-quality, creative, play-based and differentiated programs that support every child’s learning, agency and wellbeing.
With strong interpersonal and communication skills, you are able to engage thoughtfully with families and work in partnership with your teaching team. You uphold high professional standards, reflect on your practice, and contribute actively to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning community.
SELECTION CRITERIA
— Demonstrated exemplary understanding of best practice in the early years
— Ability to support the class teacher to implement differentiated and creative programmes in an early education setting
— Experience in digital documentation and journals
— Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
— Demonstrated understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework
— Certificate III with experience in additional needs and inclusion support
— A level of mobility that supports the ability to respond to a first aid / behavioural incident
— Strong physical, mental and emotional health to deal with the required demands and responsibilities of the role
— Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
— A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
— A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
Experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme would be advantageous.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Applications should be submitted via email to recruitment@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au. Details of at least three referees will be requested from the successful applicant.
Please indicate the position you are applying for on your application.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 28 November 2025
ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL
Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.
Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism.
Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.
Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS
The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.
