About the role

The Co-Educator position requires a candidate with a Diploma in Children's Services or higher qualification in Children's Services and Education. The successful candidate will be a flexible, reliable and skilled co-educator who can support our dynamic and vibrant learning environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a culture in which the safety, wellbeing, dignity and rights of every child are paramount. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of their responsibilities in relation to child safeguarding, professional boundaries, supervision and responding appropriately to concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing.

They will be responsible to the School Principal through the Director of Early Learners' Centre. They should meet the requirements of the National Quality Standards.

Key responsibilities

- Collaborate and plan alongside the teacher

- Demonstrate the necessary skills to work within a team of educators

- Assist in creating learning experiences within the environment, both indoor and outdoor, that reflect the learning

- Confidently facilitate small group experiences and discussions in consultation with the teacher

- Build strong reciprocal relationships with students and families within the Early Learners' Centre community

- Ensure the daily life and housekeeping of the room/Early Learners' Centre are maintained at a high standard

- Assist the Key Teacher in regular documentation of student learning

- Utilise a range of multimedia and ICT resources to support the documentation and observation process

- Adhere to all policies and procedures within the Early Learners' Centre to meet licensing requirements

- Participate in regular team meetings and an extended, once-a-term Early Learners' Centre whole-team meeting

About you

- Diploma in Children's Services or higher qualification in Children's Services and Education





- Demonstrate an understanding of the Reggio Emilia philosophy

- Effectively implement the Early Years Learning Framework in daily practice

- Have a clear understanding of the developmental stages of students within the Early Learners' Centre

- Be able to articulate and demonstrate how best students learn

- Build and sustain positive relationships with young students to develop their emotional and social confidence

- Understand and implement the concept of inclusive practice

- Demonstrate knowledge of and skills in effective communication

- Understand the learning cycle: plan, implement and evaluate

- Passion and drive for further opportunities for further growth

Benefits

- A unique opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school that upholds a culture of excellence

- Collaborative and passionate team environment with a connected and inclusive community

- Internal and external career development opportunities

- Opportunities for Interstate and International professional learning within our network of exchange schools

- Contemporary and high-tech learning spaces

- Opportunities to engage in co-curricular offerings and School events

- Well-resourced and supported teaching and learning

- Onsite parking available

- Employee Assistance Program

About us

At St Peter's Girls' School we focus on collaboration, creative thinking, and innovation, seeking to foster independent thinking and our core values of courage, creativity and compassion in every student.



We aim to develop motivated, versatile and curious students who carry a love of learning throughout their schooling years and beyond. We have a proud history of over 130 years, providing outstanding educational opportunities for students from Early Learning to Year 12. Our all-in-one campus, located in leafy Stonyfell and just 5km from Adelaide's CBD, boasts spacious grounds and state-of-the-art facilities. We are an authorised IB PYP & DP World School.

The St Peter's Girls' School Early Learners' Centre caters for children from two to five years of age. The Centre is open 50 weeks of the year (7.30am to 6pm). Education in the ELC incorporates the philosophies and practices of the Reggio Emilia Educational Project and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.

Further information

St Peter’s Girls’ School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people. All employees are expected to actively contribute to our child-safe culture, maintain appropriate professional boundaries and comply with all child safeguarding policies, procedures and reporting obligations. All appointments are subject to appropriate child-safety screening, including a valid Working with Children Check. Staff working with children must also comply with the School’s requirements regarding the use of personal devices.

Applications close midday, Friday 4 September 2026; however, we will be actively interviewing during this process, we encourage those interested to submit their application as soon as possible.

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Please apply via SEEK, providing a resumé including details of 3 referees, and a cover letter addressed to the Principal, Cherylyn Skewes.

All positions at the School require a valid Working with Children Check.

📌 Early Learners' Centre Casual Co-Educators (Adelaide)
🏢 St Peter's Girls' School
📍 Adelaide