Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School – Essendon VIC
Part-time ongoing position, commencing 25 January ****
Leading independent school with excellent programmes and facilities
The Kindergarten Programme
The full-day coeducational Kindergarten programme at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School's Essendon Campus is focused on engagement, creativity and delight. It supports four to five-year-old children, with each dedicated kindergarten space staffed by highly experienced and qualified early childhood teachers and educators in bright, welcoming and protected indoor and outdoor environments.
Our programme encourages children to be curious, courageous and active participants in their learning. Learning experiences are designed to respond to each child's needs and interests, foster creativity and critical thinking, and support children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.
The Role
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Early Childhood Teachers with a caring and contemporary approach to early childhood education.
This is a part-time, ongoing position commencing 25 January ****, working Fridays from 1.15 pm to 3.15 pm.
Working collaboratively with our Kindergarten team, the successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality early childhood programme that supports the learning, development and wellbeing of every child.
Duties include:
Planning and implementing engaging learning experiences that support children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development
Ensuring the individual needs of children are supported, including children with additional learning needs
Creating a positive,



inclusive and engaging environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, confidence and a love of learning
Evaluating and improving programmes and practices to support high-quality learning and development outcomes
Developing positive and respectful relationships with children
Working collaboratively with educators, families and specialists to support children's learning, development and wellbeing
Contributing to observations, documentation and ongoing assessment of children's learning and development
Please see the position description for further details.
About You
The successful applicants will have:
An approved early childhood teaching qualification
CurrentVictorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
Relevant experience in an early childhood or kindergarten setting
An understanding of and commitment to contemporary early childhood education practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, colleagues and parents/guardians
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a Kindergarten team
A caring, responsive and inclusive approach to supporting children's learning and wellbeing
Current first aid qualifications, including asthma and anaphylaxis training




A strong commitment to child safety and the wellbeing of all children
The School
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is a school for boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, operating across three campuses in Essendon, Moonee Ponds and Keilor East, with a student population of over 3,000. The School offers a broad academic and cocurricular programme and is committed to providing an environment where students are challenged, supported and encouraged to thrive.
Our Kindergarten programme forms part of the vibrant and diverse PEGS community and provides children with strong foundations for the next steps in their learning journey.
The School actively promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.
Benefits
A supportive and collaborative Kindergarten team
Excellent facilities and resources
Competitive salary and salary packaging
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities for ongoing professional learning and development
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
📍 Melbourne