Boarding House Year Coordinators

Ignite your passion and join the extraordinary team at Penrhos College where endless possibilities await.

As a staff member, you'll be at the forefront of bringing our strategic vision to life, creating a transformative experience for both students and yourself.

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At Penrhos, we believe in breaking through barriers and empowering individuals to forge their own path. With a commitment to no ceilings, we encourage you to reach new heights and unleash your full potential. Here, you'll find an innovative and dynamic environment where collaboration and teamwork are celebrated, and where your unique contributions are valued and recognised.

We understand that excellence lies within each individual and as a leading Western Australian school, we are dedicated to nurturing and developing your expertise. You'll have access to a range of professional experiences and activities directly relevant to education, ensuring continuous growth and enrichment.

But it's not just about work; we also prioritise your wellbeing and happiness. Our cooperative and supportive culture creates a nurturing community where finding the fun is encouraged. With additional leave provisions, including extra-long weekends and a dedicated staff wellbeing day, you'll have the opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate.

Join us at Penrhos College where every day is an adventure, and together we'll be a force for good. Take the courageous step and embark on an exciting journey that will shape lives and make a lasting impact.

Head of Outdoor Experiences (PP - 12), Commencing Term 1 2026, Part-time (0.9 FTE - negotiable)

Boarding House Year Coordinators, Commencing Term 1 2026, Ongoing Part-time or Full-time

Peripatetic Vocal Tutor, Commencing Term 1 2026

Head of Outdoor Experiences (PP - 12), Commencing Term 1 2026, Part-time (0.9 FTE - negotiable)

Your Role in the Adventure:
EMBRACE – Champion a culture of safety, support and inclusivity across all outdoor programs.
CREATE – Enhance immersive outdoor learning experiences that promote growth and resilience.
SOAR – Lead Outdoor experiences that build confidence, teamwork and leadership skills.
BLAZE – Inspire students from Pre‑Primary to Year 12 to connect with nature and challenge themselves.
IMPACT – Model excellence in risk management, facilitation, and outdoor leadership.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced educator to lead and strategically develop our Outdoor Experiences program in a part‑time capacity (0.9‑FTE, negotiable and with the ability to grow in 2027), starting in Term 1, 2026.

This exciting role includes a 0.2‑FTE component dedicated to IGSSA interschool sport coordination, offering a dynamic blend of outdoor education and sporting leadership.

We are a Uniting Church Day and boarding school for girls, Pre‑Kindergarten to Year 12 located in Como, close to the river and Perth CBD. You can read more about our strategic direction and what it means to ushere .

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.

The successful applicants will have:

- Diploma of Teaching or a Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a Graduate Diploma of Education.

- Current TRBWA Membership

- National Police Clearance

- Current Working with Children card (WWC)

- Current First Aid

- Current Surf Bronze Medallion or START

- Appropriate Driver’s License to drive school buses

- Specific activity‑related instructor qualifications (e.g. roping, paddling, Bush Walking)

The following essential criteria must be addressed in your cover letter:

- Strategic curriculum development ability to align Outdoor experiences across the College

- Experience with risk management and safety, planning and response to potential emergency situations.

- Leading a variety of outdoor education and leadership experiences across large groups (e.g. school years), fostering progressive educational values and principles.

- Experience instructing/coordinating specific Outdoor Education experiences – depending on area of specialisation/personal competence.

- Demonstrated experience with Outdoor Education activity equipment selection and use.

- Commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment.

On Offer

- Competitive salary package based on skills & experience in OED & Teaching.

- Best practice ICT resources.

- Significant professional learning opportunities

- Generous leave provisions, including an annual Wellness Day and three Boarders’ Long Weekends.

- Excellent working environment and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

- Free onsite parking, free flu vaccinations and, where applicable, staff tuition discounts.

Applications close 8 am Monday 3 November 2025.

Interviews may commence prior to this date.

- Cover letter and SelectionCriteria (max. 2 pages) stating why you are applying for the position and addressing the essential experience selection criteria listed on the Position Statement; demonstrating your suitability for the role. Please include your contact details.

- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications, relevant work history and education. 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 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.

Boarding House Year Coordinators, Commencing Term 1 2026, Ongoing Part‑time or Full‑time

At Penrhos, we have an audacious vision for our future – to revolutionise girls’ education so we can all live a future without boundaries. As part of that vision, we seek staff who are innovative, enthusiastic, and ready to consider new ways of doing things, for the benefit of our students.

As a leader in girls’ education, Penrhos makes four key commitments:

- We see no ceilings – only sky.

- We encourage our students to make their own adventure,

- We always look to find the fun; and

- We foster an aspiration for students and staff to be a force for good.

We believe Courage Starts Here – and seek to embed this across all aspects of the College.

We are a Uniting Church Day and boarding school for girls, Pre‑Kindergarten to Year 12 located in Como, close to the river and Perth CBD. You can read more about our strategic direction and what it means to ushere .

Penrhos College Boarding House is currently inviting applications for the positions of Boarding House Year Coordinators commencing in Term 1, 2026. We have both full‑time and part‑time opportunities available. The Boarding House has approximately 100 students ranging from Year 7 to 12. The Boarding House Year Coordinators role is to provide appropriate supervision in the general routine of boarding students as well as quality pastoral care support. These positions will commence in late January and will be on‑going following the satisfactory completion of a 6‑month probationary period.

We have a variety of shifts available with accommodation and meals provided.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people, balance a supportive approach with the need for consistency and structure and administer all rules and procedures with the Boarders.

Duties related to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

- To provide guidance and supervision of all boarding students.

- To provide support with internal and external recreational activities.

- To undertake administrative functions to support role

- Support the College and Head of Boarding to provide for the spiritual, academic, cultural emotional and physical needs of the students in the boarding house.

- Provide a duty of care, that is, to take all reasonable steps to ensure the well‑being of the student.

The successful applicant will have:

- Ability to work positively, cooperatively and collaboratively within a team environment

- Demonstrate a positive role model for students

- Experience in interacting with young people

- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (or willingness to gain one)

- Current Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to gain one)

- Computer Literacy

- Experience in the use of Database is highly desirable

- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.

On offer

- Competitive pay rates based on shift allocation and experience.

- Accommodation provided for sleepover shifts.

- Meals provided for all shifts.

Applications close 9.00 am Monday 4 November 2025.

Interviews may commence prior to this date.

- Cover letter and SelectionCriteria(max. 2 pages) stating why you are applying for the position and addressing the essential experience selection criteria listed on the Position Statement; demonstrating your suitability for the role. Please include your contact details.

- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications, relevant work history and education. 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.

Peripatetic Vocal Tutor, Commencing Term 1 2026

We are a Uniting Church day and boarding school for girls, Pre‑Kindergarten to Year 12 located in Como, close to the river and Perth CBD .You can read more about our strategic direction and what it means to ushere .

The College is seeking an innovative and experienced Peripatetic Vocal Tutor with a passion for sharing exceptional skills and knowledge with students. The successful applicant will have a strong background as Peripatetic Music Tutor and be keen to grow and contribute to the team. Experience with tutoring Music from Kindergarten to Year 12 is desirable.

This role will commence in Term 1, 2026 and will be part of a dynamic and collegial Music Department.

The successful applicant will have:

- Demonstrated excellence in tutoring students from Kindergarten to Year 12

- Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage students in vocal or orchestral percussion studies

- Current WWC card and National Police Certificate

- TRBWA, Bachelor of Education or relevant degree with Post Graduate Diploma of Education (desirable)

- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.

The following essential criteria must be addressed in your cover letter:

- An ability to foster a love of music and performance; and inspire students to achieve their full potential.

- Ability to employ engaging, phase appropriate delivery methods in music tuition from years Kindergarten to Year 12 (including ATAR, where applicable).

- Significant demonstrated excellence in tutoring Music across the years from Kindergarten to Year 12.

On offer

- Excellent working environment and state‑of‑the‑art facilities

- Free Parking

- Flexible timetabling, wherever possible, to suit your circumstances

- Cover letter:briefly outline your experience tutoring students from Kindergarten to Year 12 (including ATAR where applicable) with examples of how you have demonstrated the selection criteria noted above. :.

- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications, relevant work history and education. 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.

Peripatetic Orchestral Percussion Tutor role is seeking an innovative and experienced Peripatetic Orchestral Percussion Tutor with a passion for sharing exceptional skills and knowledge with students. The successful applicant will have a strong background as Peripatetic Music Tutor and be keen to grow and contribute to the team. Experience with tutoring Music from Kindergarten to Year 12 is desirable.

This role will commence in Term 1, 2026 and will be part of a dynamic and collegial Music Department.

The successful applicant will have:

- Demonstrated excellence in tutoring students from Kindergarten to Year 12

- Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage students in vocal or orchestral percussion studies

- Current WWC card and National Police Certificate

- TRBWA, Bachelor of Education or relevant degree with Post Graduate Diploma of Education (desirable)

- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.

The following essential criteria must be addressed in your cover letter:

- An ability to foster a love of music and performance; and inspire students to achieve their full potential.

- Ability to employ engaging, phase appropriate delivery methods in music tuition from years Kindergarten to Year 12.

- Significant demonstrated excellence in tutoring Music across the years from Kindergarten to Year 12.

On offer

- Excellent working environment and state‑of‑the‑art facilities

- Free Parking

- Flexible timetabling, wherever possible, to suit your circumstances

- Cover letter:briefly outline your experience tutoring students from Kindergarten to Year 12 (including ATAR where applicable) with examples of how you have demonstrated the selection criteria noted above. :.

- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications, relevant work history and education. 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.

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 where they are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and other harm. We are committed to acting in students’ 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 is responsible to understand the importance and role they play individually and collectively to ensure 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.

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.

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