Beaconhills College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding holistic education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. The College currently has over 3000 students across two campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, which are organised into sub-schools; Early Learning, Junior, Middle, Year 9 and Senior Schools.

Beaconhills is committed to providing a challenging, enriching and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens.

We are seeking enthusiastic Co-Educators to join our team, working at Little Beacons in Pakenham and Berwick.

We are currently recruiting for the following shift times.

• All positions will commence in early August 2025
• All positions are full time and ongoing
• Position 1: Berwick, Monday - Friday, 8.15 am – 4.36 pm
• Position 2: Berwick, Monday - Friday, 9.00 am - 5.21 pm
• Position 3: Pakenham, Monday - Friday, 7.45 am - 4.06 pm

Co-educators are primarily responsible for supporting children in our Seedling Program, age 6 months to 3 years.

You will be expected to provide a high level of support responding to the individual needs of children/students and staff, and will demonstrate an understanding of current research and have experience in delivering programs based on best practice in early childhood.

The successful candidate would meet the following criteria to the satisfaction of the selection panel:

• Demonstrate a proven capacity to assist in the delivery of quality early childhood programs and support best practice.
• Display a high level of experience independently supporting and supervising children/students.
• Display an ability to record observations to support the development of the program and e-learning reports.
• Demonstrate significant experience in the implementation of programs that support the movement of children/students between indoor and outdoor environments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements to support the preparation, general cleaning duties and safety of the learning environment.
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of, and contribute to, a committed team of educators.
• Demonstrate commitment to on-going professional learning and a proven capacity to apply knowledge within the early learning setting.
• Display a high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to children, students, parents and work colleagues.
• Demonstrate proactive contributions to early years’ programs.

All staff at Little Beacons are expected to uphold the Little Beacon’s Learning Centre philosophy, aims and objectives.

Please click here to view the full position description.

Please contact the HR Team via [email protected] if you have any queries.

Why Beaconhills?

Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, staff wellbeing, community service and sustainability. Enjoy the benefits of working at Beaconhills:

• Salary packaging available
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite child care (wait lists apply)
• Onsite gym
• Both Campuses located close to the Monash Freeway
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
• Help us achieve our goal of being zero waste to landfill by 2030

Applications

Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses your suitability to the position description and which position you are interested in
• A PDF version of your curriculum vitae detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees

Applications close Friday 18 July 2025 at 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and early applications are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement
Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse. Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.