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Form of workThe School
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 2900 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and over 400 staff across campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Keilor East, sports grounds at Keilor Park and an Outdoor Education camp at Eildon. We have a rigourous academic program and extensive co-curricular program to support student learning, care and wellbeing.
Our co-educational Kindergarten programme is all about engagement, creativity and delight. Our Kindergarten cottages provide a full day programme for four to five-year-old girls and boys. Each dedicated space is staffed by highly experienced and qualified Early Childhood teachers and educators in bright, friendly and safe surroundings.
Our curriculum caters for the important cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs of each child, and has been designed to encourage creativity, questioning, problem solving, social skills and self-confidence.
The Role
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and caring Kindergarten Assistant to support our four-year-old co-educational Kindergarten programme.
There is an opportunity to join the Kindergarten programme in a part-time parental leave replacement position, commencing mid May until 13 December 2024. Your working days will be Mondays and Tuesdays, with working hours as 11.45am to 2pm.
Duties may include:
- Assisting in the running of sessions as directed, helping to ensure the needs of all children are catered for, and assisting all children in reaching their potential.
- Monitoring children’s well-being in a vigilant and responsible manner and reporting any matters of concerns in accordance with school procedures.
- Assisting with the preparation, set up and cleaning up of experiences, ensuring the room is well presented at all times.
- Supporting children with additional learning needs, as required.
- Supporting a positive environment in the kindergarten that is respectful of all present and fosters a love of learning.
You will be suitably experienced and qualified (eg. Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services), have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a small team. The School is committed to child safety and applicants must be willing to provide a valid Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia.
Please see the position description for further details.
Benefits
- A collaborative team environment
- Excellent facilities and resources
- Competitive salary and salary packaging
- Paid school holidays
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
To Apply
Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.
Please see the position description for further details.
Applications are due by 9am Monday 18 March 2024.
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Grant on 0393532***, quoting Ref No. 1162553.
