Outside School Hours Care Coordinator

• Lead an engaging Before and After School Care Program where children feel safe, supported and inspired.
• We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Outside School Hours Care Coordinator to lead our program for Prep to Year 6 students at the Junior School (girls).
• This is a rewarding, hands-on role offering 17.5 onsite hours each week from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday during school terms, plus 10.5 paid administration hours that may be worked flexibly and remotely and you will be paid for the school holidays.
• You will also oversee before school care and provide onsite support when required.
• This ongoing position commences 25 January 2027.
• The Role

Reporting to the Head of Junior School (girls), duties include

Developing and leading an engaging and safe programme of indoor and outdoor activities that support the School's Culture of Thinking and Care and Wellbeing

Leading and overseeing day to day programme development, implementation and evaluation of a high quality service with a strong focus on child saftey.

Programme administration, including rostering and liaising with Accounts

Leading and developing a team of staff in the day to day running of the  programme and acting as a role model in the programme

Performing the role of Nominated Supervisor, ensuring the program meets the NQS and relevant frameworks and the diverse needs of all children.

About you

You are an experienced and passionate educator committed to creating a safe,  welcoming, inclusive and enriching environment for children. You bring a strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulations, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff. With demonstrated experience in quality program planning and improvement, you will build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, colleagues and the wider school community.

You will hold a relevant qualification, such as a Diploma in Children’s Services or Bachelor of Education, together with current first aid qualifications and a valid Working With Children Check. You must also be eligible to work in Australia.

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has approximately 3,000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.

The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).

The School promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with learning diversity and inclusion needs and encourages every student to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Excellent facilities and resources

Competitive salary and salary packaging options

Paid school holidays

Flexibility to work some administration hours remotely

* 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.

Applications are due 4pm Thursday 15 October 2026.

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

Applicants should familiarise themselves with Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School Child Safety and School Policies available on our website.

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 0393532571, quoting Ref No. 1214564.

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