Kindergarten Assistant

2 days ago

Essendon Victoria, Australia Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 3000 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 Roles

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking experienced, enthusiastic and caring Kindergarten Assistants to support our four-year-old co-educational Kindergarten programme.

There are two full time fixed term replacement opportunities to join the Kindergarten programme, commencing on 27 January 2026 for 12months, Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 4pm.

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 as soon as possible.

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.

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 , quoting Ref No

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