Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School – Moonee Ponds VIC
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 ****.
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
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Chance 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.
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📌 Outside School Hours Care Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
📍 Melbourne