Early Childhood Teacher

The role

Multiple roles currently exist for passionate and innovative Early Childhood Teachers to join our Preparatory School team in 2026 and help shape the learning journey of our youngest students. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will create a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that fosters curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. You’ll implement rich pedagogy and curriculum and support each child’s holistic development – linguistic, social, emotional, aesthetic, spiritual, creative, physical and cognitive.

We are recruiting for full-time positions commencing in January 2026, including both 12-month fixed-term contracts and permanent opportunities. If you're an enthusiastic educator who believes in the power of early learning and wants to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Create a classroom culture which values curiosity, creativity, problem solving and the development of learner assets.

Plan learning and teaching programs that are built around children’s development – linguistic, social, emotional, aesthetic, spiritual, creative, physical and cognitive ways of knowing.

Develop and promote experiences based on student needs and interests, incorporating opportunities for learning through a balance of play and intentional teaching.

Create intentional, flexible indoor and outdoor environments that support learning through play and inquiry, enabling students to engage, reflect, experiment, and discover.

Adopt innovative practice that is responsive to student need.

About You

A teaching degree with a specialisation in Early Childhood Education.

A passion for early childhood education and a willingness to work as required from PK-2.

A deep understanding of play-based learning, inquiry-based approaches, and intentional teaching practices.

Demonstrated experience using interdisciplinary inquiry learning.

A clear understanding and application of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and Western Australian Curriculum.

Hold current Working with Children Check.

Hold a current TRBWA registration.

Proof of Right to Work in Australia.

Working at Guildford Grammar School

We are a vibrant and forward-thinking School dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity. You will join our supportive community where open communication, sharing of ideas, and mutual support are encouraged. Our team celebrates each other's successes and learns together from challenges. Guildford Grammar School is more than a place of work; it's a community where staff are passionate and energetic in their profession, and students are inspired to achieve personal excellence.

If you are ready to join a team that values creativity and encourages innovative approaches to education, we would love to hear from you.

Application Instructions

Applicants are advised to review the Position Description attached on the School website below before applying. Applications close at12pm, Friday 12 September 2025and must include a cover letter, resume and three current referees. Anyone seeking further information can contact Sophie Aplin, Senior Human Resources Advisor on (08) 9377 8560. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage throughout the process.

To apply click ‘Quick Apply’ above.

The School's Values of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Spirituality and Compassion are at the cornerstone of every interaction within the School.