Stephanie Bleicker Scholarship for qualified German-Speaking Educators

Are you a qualified, German-speaking educator with a passion for immersive language and inquiry-based early childhood education?

Are you ready to take your career to Australia for a once-in-a-lifetime professional and cultural experience in Sydney or Melbourne?

We are inviting experienced and ACECQA qualified early childhood educators to apply for the Froebel Australia Scholarship – a unique opportunity to live and work in Australia for 12 months at one of our innovative Froebel Early Learning Centres.

What We Offer

Paid Full-time employment (37.5 hours/week) in our Froebel Early Learning Centres in Sydney or Melbourne
An engaging work environment using the Froebel approach of immersive language learning and inquiry-based education
A warm and supportive team culture with a multinational staff and strong leadership support
30 days leave, including 10 days of unpaid leave – ideal for exploring Australia during your stay

We will reimburse the following expenses:

Return airfare to Australia (up to AUD $1,800)
Cost of your Working Holiday visa and health examination
ACECQA application fee (up to AUD $850) – only if already approved at the time of application

⚠️ If your employment ends before the 12-month term (whether by you or the employer), Froebel reserves the right to reclaim these reimbursed costs.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must already have:

✅ A recognised early childhood education qualification from Germany, such as:

Staatlich anerkannter Erzieher
Kindheitspädagoge
Or an equivalent early childhood education degree

✅ Approved recognition of your overseas qualification by ACECQA

Please note that you must have completed and received your ACECQA assessment before applying for the scholarship. For more information, please click here.

✅ Native-level German language skills

✅ Strong English proficiency (ideally C1 level). All interviews and day-to-day communication will be in English.

✅ Be aged 18–30 years (inclusive) and hold a passport from an eligible country for the Australian Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) or Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462)

✅ Ability and commitment to work full-time in Australia for the entire 12-month duration of the scholarship (shorter employment periods, e.g., 6 months, will not be considered)

✅ Organise your own accommodation, health and travel insurance for the duration of your stay

Applicants currently employed by Fröbel Bildung und Erziehung gGmbH will be prioritised if equally qualified.

Thanks so much for your interest in our scholarship! Applications are open, and will be reviewed on a case by case basis depending on whether all eligibility criteria is fulfilled

Please submit the following documents (in English):

Your CV
A cover letter explaining your interest in the scholarship and your motivation
Copy of your recognised qualification(s)
Proof of ACECQA recognition
Your city preference (Sydney or Melbourne)
Your availability to start

Send your complete application to: jobs@froebel.com.au

ACECQA Processing Times

The ACECQA recognition process can take anywhere between 3-6 months for application and approval. Scholarship applications will remain open and will be reviewed on a case by case basis, pending evidence of ACECQA approval.

For more information on ACECQA, please visit their website [here].

Curious What It’s Like?

Read testimonials from past Froebel Scholars [here] to discover how Antje and Jana experienced their Australian adventure!

Stephanie Bleicker Scholarship for German-Speaking Educators

Stephanie Bleicker led our St Leonards service as the Centre Director with incredible commitment and love until she lost her battle with cancer in 2022. She was one of the first graduates of our Froebel Future Leaders program during which she investigated best practice implementation of immersive language learning concepts - about which she cared so deeply. The Froebel scholarship program for German-speaking educators from overseas has been named after her to honour her legacy for all our Froebel services.