Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School – Essendon VIC
Multiple positions available, commencing 25 January ****
Leading independent school with excellent programmes and facilities
Multiple positions available, commencing 25 January ****
Leading independent school with excellent programmes and facilities
Kindergarten Programmes, Essendon campus
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 safe 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 Opportunities
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Early Childhood Educators with a caring, collaborative and contemporary approach to early childhood education.
We have four Early Childhood Educator positions available at our Essendon Campus, commencing 25 January ****:
Part time (0.4 FTE), ongoing: 2 days per week, Monday and Tuesday
Part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed-term: 2 days per week, Thursday and Friday, for the **** school year
Full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term: Monday to Friday, Term One, 25 January to 25 March ****
Full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term: Monday to Friday, Term One, 25 January to 25 March ****
These opportunities would suit educators who enjoy working collaboratively within an experienced Kindergarten team and are passionate about creating engaging, inclusive and enriching learning environments for young children.
The Role
Working closely with the Kindergarten Teacher and broader Kindergarten team,



Early Childhood Educators support the delivery of high-quality educational programmes and contribute to an environment where children feel supported, challenged and excited to learn. The role reports to the Director of Kindergartens and is based at the Essendon Campus.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the design and implementation of an engaging, inquiry-based curriculum that responds to children's individual needs, interests and development
Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration and a love of learning
Supporting children's social and emotional development and using inclusive practices to meet diverse learning needs
Developing respectful relationships with children and supporting them to navigate choices and decisions in a positive and constructive way
Contributing to observations, documentation, learning goals and reflections for individual and group learning
Working collaboratively with teachers, educators, families and the wider School community to support children's learning, development and wellbeing
Participating in team meetings, professional learning and the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programmes and practices
Contributing to the Kindergarten's Quality Improvement Plan and Assessment and Rating processes.
Please see the position description for further details.
About You
The successful applicants will have:
An appropriate early childhood qualification, such as a Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services, or equivalent
Relevant experience working within a kindergarten or early childhood setting
A sound understanding of contemporary early childhood education and practice
Strong interpersonal and communication skills




The ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team
A patient, caring and responsive approach when working with children
Adaptability and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks
Current first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training
A valid Working with Children Check and National Criminal Record Check
A strong commitment to child safety and an understanding of appropriate behaviours when working with children from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs.
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
Applications are due by
9am Monday 16 November ****.
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 Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
📍 Melbourne