Outside School Hours Care Coordinator

The Role

Expressions of interest are invited for the position of Outside School Hours Care Coordinator to lead the before and after school care programme at the Junior School (boys) for students from Prep to Year 6. The Coordinator works in a hands-on role in the programme, from Mondays to Fridays 7.15am to 9.15am and 2.30pm to 6pm during school term times, with paid school holidays.

This part-time (0.72) 12 month parental leave replacement position commences 20 April 2026.

Reporting to the Head of Junior School (boys), duties include:

• developing and leading an engaging and safe programme of indoor and outdoor activities that support the School's Culture of Thinking and student care and wellbeing.
• leading and overseeing day to day programme development, implementation and evaluation of a high quality service
• 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.

The successful applicant will be suitably experienced and passionate about working with children. You will be committed to student care and wellbeing, have a strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulations, excellent written and verbal communication skills to lead and motivate staff. You will have a demonstrated ability to lead quality program planning and improvement. As a first point of contact for children, parents, carers and the staff, you will also be adept at building positive relationships with all members of the school community. 

You will hold a relevant qualification, such as a Diploma in Children’s Services or Bachelor of Education, current first aid qualifications and Working With Children Check. You must also be eligible to work in Australia.

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 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 individual needs and encourages every student to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Benefits

• A collaborative team environment
• Excellent facilities and resources
• Competitive salary and salary packaging
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

Applications are due by 4pm Friday 13 February 2026.

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity 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.