Position Details

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Guildford Road, St Columba’s School Bayswater is a true hidden gem. We provide a supportive and enriching environment for just over 500 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Year 6, under the guiding principles of the Sisters of Mercy. Our school culture is deeply rooted in our Mercy Values: Faith, Wisdom, Respect, Compassion, and Peace.

These values guide every aspect of our community, embraced by students, staff, and parents alike, creating a nurturing atmosphere where mutual respect and strong relationships flourish.

At St Columba’s, we offer a range of specialist classes including Music, Technology, Physical Education, Science, and Italian, ensuring a well-rounded education. We are also proud of our dedicated Outside of School Hours Care program, which provides a safe and engaging environment before and after school, as well as during school holidays.

The Promoting Literacy

Development (PLD) Program is embedded across the school and the school has recently become a URSTRONG and Berry Street Education Model inspired school.

We are seeking a General Education Assistant to join our team of nurturing, professional and fun loving staff. This position is temporary, replacing a staff member on leave. Working in the Kindergarten Classroom, you will be required to hold an ACEQA approved Diploma-lvel education and care qualification.

Join us at St Columba's and experience the difference of a school that genuinely cares about every child's growth and well-being.

Selection Criteria The cover letter should address the following criteria:

- Support the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education.
- Ability to be a model of the school values.




- Ability to form solid relationships with students.
- A high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and initiative.
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to work under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Experience working in an early childhood setting.
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
- Knowledge and or experience with SEESAW and SEQTA.
- Be a reflective staff member, open to feedback and professional growth.

Qualifications Required Must hold, or be actively working towards, at least an approved Diploma-level education and care qualification, or at least an approved Certificate III-level education and care qualification.

- Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School or working towards completion.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Applicants should email their current CV/Resume and a cover letter (up to 3 pages) that addresses the selection criteria to Principal Gina Burns at [email protected]. Only applications that address the selection criteria will be considered.

Applications close Friday 30 October @ 4.00pm.

📌 Education Assistant (Kindergarten) (City of Bayswater)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 City of Bayswater