AddressPenrhos College is a Uniting Church day and boarding school for girls, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.
Our vision is to revolutionise girls’ education so that we can all live a future without boundaries.
Our purpose – limitless
As a member of our staff, you will be a part of that vision through our commitments: no ceilings; make your own adventure; find the fun and be a force for good. You will play a significant role in a team dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, respectful, and positive environment that is essential for positive student and staff wellbeing.
At Penrhos College – Courage Starts Here.
As a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, Penrhos Junior School is currently entering an exciting new phase. Following a period of successful strategic growth, we are pleased to have an opportunity for a number of caring and experienced Education Assistants to join our established team.
We are also taking expressions of interest for both full-time, part-time and relief Educations assistants.
The successful candidate will have a passion for providing pastoral and educational support to early years and Junior School aged students. All members of our school community are encouraged to find the fun in each day – together, we celebrate the joy of curiosity, exploration and discovery in building learning adventures for life.
As part of our Strategic Direction, we aim to provide our girls with ‘inspirational student experiences’ where our students are at the centre of all we do. As a staff member at Penrhos, you will play a significant role in providing a safe, supportive and respectful environment that is essential for positive student wellbeing. We are inspired by engaging, challenging and empowering our students to be the best learners they can be. At Penrhos we believe in developing experiences that shape the whole person; the unique Mind, Heart, Body and Spirit of each individual.
The following criteria are essential:
- Education (Teachers’) Assistant Certificate qualification from a recognised education institution or demonstrated/ongoing study in relevant areas such as teaching, psychology, or allied health.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Current Federal Police Clearance and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.
- Commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment.
Applications close 8 am Monday 20 May 2024
For further details, view the position statement.
How to Apply
Your Application must include:
- Cover letter: stating why you are applying for the position and providing evidence of your key skills and experience for this position. (Maximum 2 pages)
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- Work-related referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager. You may include one personal referee as well.
- Submission of Application: When submitting your application please combine your cover letter and resume into one document to upload
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in student’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.
Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.
No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.
Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
