People who work at Penrhos College agree – Penrhos is a fantastic, caring and supportive educational organisation.
Penrhos College highly values its employees and seeks to attract the best people to join our innovative and dynamic environment. As a leading WA school we aim to provide:
- a cooperative, team oriented and supportive culture
- a focus on achieving excellence in their area of expertise
- a culture where staff contribution is highly valued and encouraged
- a wide range of professional work-related experiences and activities directly relevant to education
- recognition for their contribution
- an environment that focuses on staff wellbeing
Current vacancies
At Penrhos, we have an audacious vision for the future – to revolutionise girls’ education so we can all live a future without boundaries. As part of that vision, we seek staff who are innovative, enthusiastic and ready to consider new ways of doing things, for the benefit of our students.
As a leader in girls’ education, Penrhos makes four key commitments:
We believe Courage Starts Here – and seek to embed this across all aspects of the College.
We are a Uniting Church day and boarding school for girls, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 located in Como, close to the river and Perth CBD .You can read more about our strategic direction and what it means to us here.
Penrhos is seeking an experienced Special Needs Education Assistant to join our Secondary School in a part-time (0.6 FTE) position working Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. As part of a team of Education Assistants you will work to support our students in their learning and the completion of everyday tasks.
The successful candidate will have a passion for providing pastoral and educational support to an early Secondary School aged student.
The following criteria are essential:
- Education (Teachers’) Assistant Certificate qualification from a recognised education
- Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Special Needs)
- Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
- Current Federal Police Clearance and Working with Children Card (WWC)
- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.
- Commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment.
Applications close 8 am Thursday 8 June 2023
For further details, view the position statement.
How to Apply
Your Application must include:
- Cover letter: stating why you are applying for the position and providing evidence of your key skills and experience for this position. (Maximum 2 pages)
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- Work-related referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager. You may include one personal referee as well.
- Submission of Application: When submitting your application please combine your cover letter and resume into one document to upload.
Please send through your application in one document to applications@penrhos.wa.edu.au
Applications close 8 am Thursday 8 June 2023
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in student’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.
Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.
No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.
Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
At Penrhos, we have an audacious vision for the future – to revolutionise girls’ education so we can all live a future without boundaries. As part of that vision, we seek staff who are innovative, enthusiastic and ready to consider new ways of doing things, for the benefit of our students.
As a leader in girls’ education, Penrhos makes four key commitments:
- We see no ceilings – only sky.
- We encourage our students to make their own adventure,
- We always look to find the fun; and
- We foster an aspiration for students and staff to be a force for good.
We believe Courage Starts Here – and seek to embed this across all aspects of the College.
We are a Uniting Church day and boarding school for girls, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 located in Como, close to the river and Perth CBD .You can read more about our strategic direction and what it means to us here.
We are seeking to appoint a driven and results focused Fundraising & Partnerships Coordinator to support the Manager Foundation & Partnerships in the coordination of development activities to enhance the College profile and to support key fundraising and strategic alumni engagement priorities.
This is a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity.
Responsibilities related to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- To consolidate and integrate key fundraising activities to enhance the College’s reputation and promote Giving to both the College and to the Penrhos College Foundation
- To plan and deliver key fundraising campaigns and events aligned with the values of the College and in support of the overall culture of Giving to both the College and to the Penrhos College Foundation
- To work with the College’s Marketing & Communications Department to promote giving across all College platforms and collateral, ensuring content is accurate and up to date, relevant and compelling.
- To maintain accurate data and records to facilitate relevant, respectful and timely communications and engagement with College and Foundation stakeholder groups objectives, most notably fundraising.
- To proactively foster strategic alumni & community engagement and initiatives in support of business objectives, most notably fundraising
- To identify key alumni & community networks as ambassadors to leverage and incentivise for key projects e.g. School Captains
The successful applicant will have:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or relevant work experience.
- Professional experience in fundraising, relationships management, account management or similar.
- Experience in the coordination of events and support materials.
- Current National Police Clearance and a Working with Children card (WWC).
- Commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive and respectful environment.
- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.
On offer
- Competitive salary package (depending on skills and experience).
- Staff discount on tuition fees after successful completion of probationary period.
- Excellent working environment and state-of-the-art facilities.
- Generous leave provisions, including an annual Wellness Day.
- Free parking.
- Free flu vaccinations
For further details, please view the position statement or contact Hana Fry, People Services Coordinator on 08 9368 9529
Applications close 8:00 am 12 June 2023
How to Apply
Your Application must include:
- Cover letter stating why you are applying for the position and addressing the selection criteria. The letter can be addressed to the Principal.
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- Work-related referees Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is essential that one referee is your present Line Manager. The College reserves the right to contact other staff who may have worked with the applicant in a line management or supervisory capacity.
Please send through your application in one document to applications@penrhos.wa.edu.au.
Applications close 8:00 am 12 June 2023
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.
Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.
No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
At Penrhos, we have an audacious vision for the future – to revolutionise girls’ education so we can all live a future without boundaries. As part of that vision, we seek staff who are innovative, enthusiastic and ready to consider new ways of doing things, for the benefit of our students.
As a leader in girls’ education, Penrhos makes four key commitments:
- We see no ceilings – only sky.
- We encourage our students to make their own adventure,
- We always look to find the fun; and
- We foster an aspiration for students and staff to be a force for good.
We believe Courage Starts Here – and seek to embed this across all aspects of the College.
We are a Uniting Church day and boarding school for girls, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 located in Como, close to the river and Perth CBD. You can read more about our strategic direction and what it means to us here.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Sport to join and oversee our successful Sports program at the College.
The newly created Head of Sport position will be responsible for the development, implementation, conduct, promotion and evaluation of the College’s sports program outside of the school curriculum and will work closely with the Director of Operations and Co-Curricular and Head of Department (Health & Physical Education) to ensure the smooth running of the Co-Curricular Sports program.
The Head of Sport will also seek to actively promote the benefits of engaging in the wide offerings of sport at Penrhos to our students, with an emphasis on the benefits of ongoing and sustained physical activity, even beyond graduation from the College.
Responsibilities related to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The management of all aspects of sport coaching, organisation and involvement in competitions.
- The development of goals and strategies for achieving success in sporting excellence and best practice.
- To ensure appropriate risk management practices and procedures are developed and implemented.
- To work with all Physical Education staff on matters related to sports carnivals and Co-Curricular opportunities.
- To ensure the College is appropriately represented and fulfills its obligations to those sporting organisations with which it is affiliated.
The successful applicant will have:
- Demonstrated experience in a senior role involved in the provision of sporting programs for young people.
- An understanding of the education of girls, along with a commitment to pursuing sporting excellence and an understanding of adolescent development are essential.
- Either tertiary qualifications to teach secondary students or appropriate professional qualifications in sport / sport coaching.
- A demonstrated commitment to promoting teamwork in its many iterations, connections through sport would be beneficial.
- Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
- Current National Police Clearance and a Working with Children card (WWC).
- Commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive and respectful environment.
- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.
On offer
- Competitive salary package (depending on skills and experience).
- Best practice ICT resources.
- Staff discount on tuition fees after qualifying period.
- Excellent working environment and state-of-the-art facilities.
- Generous leave provisions, including an annual Wellness Day.
- Free parking.
- Free flu vaccinations
For further details, please view the position statement contact Hana Fry, People Services Coordinator on 08 9368 9529
Applications close 8:00 am 6 June 2023
How to Apply
Your Application must include:
- Cover letter stating why you are applying for the position and addressing the selection criteria. The letter can be addressed to the Principal.
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- Work-related referees Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is essential that one referee is your present Line Manager. The College reserves the right to contact other staff who may have worked with the applicant in a line management or supervisory capacity.
Please send through your application in one document to applications@penrhos.wa.edu.au.
Applications close 8:00 am 6 June 2023
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.
Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.
No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.
Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.