Employment Opportunities
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Preschool Assistant
Preschool Assistant
| POSITION TITLE | Preschool Assistant Various Positions Available |
| HOURS | Operating hours Mon- Fri 08:00 to 17:30 Commencing 26th January 2026 |
| REPORTING | Responsible to the ELC Director |
| WORKING RELATIONSHIP | Works collaboratively with members of the ELC Team, supporting all staff and students where required. |
| ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT | As per Award classification held, and the Southern Montessori School enterprise Agreement |
| PROBATION | Subject to satisfactory 3 month probationary period |
| RENUMERATION | $61,497.81 to $75,870.37 1.0 FTE Equivalent (dependant on relevant experience). |
About Us
Southern Montessori School is a vibrant and inclusive co-educational ELC to Year 9 community that embraces the Montessori philosophy. We foster independence, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning by nurturing each child’s unique potential and promoting respect, trust, and connection.
Our vision is to guide children to become autonomous, compassionate, and capable citizens who feel empowered to shape their world.
Southern Montessori is a thriving co-educational ELC – Year 9 school that follows the Montessori philosophy.
“The aim of Montessori education is to foster autonomous, competent, responsible, adaptive citizens who are life-long learners and problem solvers.” (Montessori Education: Key Concepts and Practices, American Montessori Society, 1990)
We take pride in nurturing the development of children’s social and emotional intelligence in an environment of trust and mutual respect which values each child’s unique strengths and needs and encourages acceptance of self and others. Our rigorous academic learning environments, help to foster self-discipline, independence and initiative. At the heart of Montessori education is the child’s learning about their world and their place in it, and that they can have an impact upon its future.
Position Objective:
The Preschool Assistant contributes to the provision of a healthy, safe, and secure learning environment consistent with the Montessori philosophy. They assist in delivering quality education and care that meets the developmental needs of all children, supporting the Early Childhood Teacher in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Educational Support
- Assist individual children to follow the Montessori work cycle and protect working children from interruption.
- Unobtrusively monitor children’s engagement and progress, reporting observations to the teacher.
- Provide positive behavior guidance consistent with Centre policies.
- Support the planning and implementation of weekly and termly programs in harmony with Montessori principles.
- Assist the teacher with record-keeping and administrative tasks as directed.
- Provide active supervision of children during lunch and outdoor play.
Administration
- Assist with the completion of daily and long-range records, documentation, and preparation of materials.
- Undertake clerical and classroom support tasks such as photocopying, filing, and collation of student work.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information related to children, families, and staff.
Environment and Safety
- Ensure the classroom and outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
- Assist with classroom organisation and preparation, including working bees and end-of-year clean-ups.
- Follow Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures and report hazards promptly.
Professional Practice
- Participate in professional learning and Montessori workshops as required.
- Engage positively in team meetings and staff functions.
- Contribute to the development and review of educational programs and practices.
- Demonstrate commitment to the Montessori philosophy and the school’s values.
Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential Qualifications and Requirements
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) or working towards it.
- Current First Aid Certificate (including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training approved by ACECQA).
- Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care certificate.
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Commitment to the Montessori philosophy and willingness to undertake Montessori training workshops.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow direction from the Director.
- Proficient observation and documentation skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
Highly Desirable but not Essential Skills
- Montessori qualifications or experience in a Montessori environment.
- Experience working with children aged 3–5 years.
- Knowledge of positive behaviour guidance strategies and child development principles.
Personal Attributes
- Reliable, proactive, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
- Calm and professional under pressure with a willingness to assist others.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
- Commitment to personal growth and continuous learning.
- Demonstrated ability to uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity
Work Health, Safety & Wellbeing:
- Take reasonable care for own personal safety and that of others. Comply with WHS legislation, policies, and procedures. Report hazards and incidents promptly and participate in training and workplace safety initiatives.
Conditions of Employment:
- Position is employed under the terms and conditions of the School’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Participation in performance reviews and professional learning as required.
- All staff are responsible for ensuring that the data they collect, access or retain is done so within the equirements of School Policy.
Southern Montessori School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, inclusion, participation & empowerment of all children and young people.
Applications close Friday 28th November 2025 at 3:00pm and will be received and advanced as they are received
Link to download the PDF job description: Preschool Assistant
ICT Support Officer
ICT Support Officer
| POSITION TITLE | ICT Support Officer |
| Year Level | School |
| APPOINTMENT | Full-time role (1.0 FTE) |
| REPORTING | Responsible to the Principal and the Business Director |
| WORKING RELATIONSHIP | Works collaboratively with members of the ICT Team and Supports all staff and students across all campuses. |
| ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT | As per Award classification held, and the Southern Montessori School Enterprise Agreement |
| PROBATION | Subject to satisfactory 3-month probationary period |
| SALARY | $72,823.99 to $87,964.26 dependent on relevant experience (based on experience) |
About Us
Southern Montessori School is a vibrant and inclusive co-educational ELC to Year 9 community that embraces the Montessori philosophy. We foster independence, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning by nurturing each child’s unique potential and promoting respect, trust, and connection.
Our vision is to guide children to become autonomous, compassionate, and capable citizens who feel empowered to shape their world.
Southern Montessori is a thriving co-educational ELC – Year 9 school that follows the Montessori philosophy.
“The aim of Montessori education is to foster autonomous, competent, responsible, adaptive citizens who are life-long learners and problem solvers.” (Montessori Education: Key Concepts and Practices, American Montessori Society, 1990)
We take pride in nurturing the development of children’s social and emotional intelligence in an environment of trust and mutual respect which values each child’s unique strengths and needs and encourages acceptance of self and others. Our rigorous academic learning environments, help to foster self-discipline, independence and initiative. At the heart of Montessori education is the child’s learning about their world and their place in it, and that they can have an impact upon its future.
Position Objective:
The ICT Support Officer provides high-quality technical support, maintenance, and development of the school’s ICT infrastructure and systems to ensure smooth and effective use of technology by staff and students. This role supports the mission and values of Southern Montessori School by ensuring that ICT services enable innovative learning environments and efficient school operations.
Working under moderate direction, the ICT Support Officer applies substantial technical and applied theoretical knowledge to ensure reliable ICT systems, cybersecurity, and user support across the school.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
ICT Operations and Support
- Provide responsive and effective ICT support to staff and students for hardware, software, and network issues.
- Monitor and maintain ICT systems, networks, servers, and applications to ensure high reliability and functionality.
- Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software systems across all campuses.
- Perform regular updates, upgrades, and maintenance on staff and student devices, servers, routers, switches, and other networking equipment.
- Inspiring brave hearts and curious minds in an academically excellent Montessori environment.
- Manage Active Directory and Office 365 administration including user accounts, security settings, device and password management, and licensing.
- Maintain accurate asset registers and records of hardware, software, and system configurations.
- Support the administration of the school’s device program, including warranty and insurance claims.
- Assist with cloud software and services including migrations, updates, and troubleshooting (FACTS, Xplor, Transparent Classroom, Consent2Go, Enquiry Tracker, School Stream).
- Provide guidance and training to staff to build ICT proficiency.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of ICT operations manuals and documentation.
Cybersecurity and Data Protection
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights to protect sensitive information.
- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, maintaining logs of breaches and attempted intrusions.
- Enforce IT security policies and ensure user compliance with data protection and privacy requirements.
- Manage SSL certificates for the school VPN, website, and related systems.
- Conduct weekly checks of school backup systems (on-site and cloud) and support restoration processes as required.
- Basic knowledge of Altaro/Veeam backup and replication systems desirableTeaching
- Audio Visual and Communication Systems
- Provide support and maintenance of all audio/visual and PA systems, including sound, lighting, video conferencing, and online meeting tools.
- Operate and support technology for assemblies, performances, parent evenings, and other school events.
- Support, maintain, and train staff in the use of emerging technologies including VR headsets, 3D printers, drones, and related tools.
- Maintain and update the school website in collaboration with administration and marketing (basic WordPress knowledge desirable).
- Provide support for school phone systems (3CX and NEC SV9100 desirable), including new phone setup, extension configuration, and maintenance.
- Continuous Improvement and Collaboration
- Identify opportunities for ICT improvement and innovation aligned with school objectives.
- Participate actively in professional learning and remain current with developments in ICT systems, education technologies, and cybersecurity.
- Support whole-school initiatives and participate in school activities and community events as required.
- Collaborate closely with teaching and administrative staff to ensure ICT services meet operational and educational needs.
Professional Responsibilities
- Uphold the school’s vision, mission, philosophy and values and act at all times to ensure that the school’s reputation is maintained.
- Comply with all school policies and procedures.
- Attend relevant meetings and functions including staff meetings, staff professional learning and others as required.
- Commit to enhancing personal and professional development by attending workshops, conferences, first aid courses and relevant in-service training as required by the school.
- Be an active and enthusiastic participant in the life of the school.
- Perform conscientiously and competently all duties, assigned by the principal from time-to-time.
Work Health Safety and Wellbeing
- Comply with all WHS legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain ICT equipment in accordance with WHS standards.
- Use appropriate protective equipment and safe practices when performing maintenance tasks.
- Report hazards and incidents promptly and assist in WHS inspections and corrective actions.
- Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Essential Qualifications and Requirements
- Diploma in Information Technology (or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience).
- Demonstrated experience providing ICT support in a comparable environment.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect – Education and Care certificate.
- Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012).
- Commitment to the Montessori philosophy, values, and ethos of the school.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Strong technical capability across Microsoft 365 Administration (including MDM, Exchange, Teams).
- Ability to diagnose and resolve a wide range of technical issues across network, hardware, and software systems.
- Strong initiative, organisational, and time management skills.
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus.
- Proven discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.
- Flexibility to undertake maintenance outside standard hours when required.
- Highly Desirable but not Essential Skills
- Experience with Cisco and Ubiquiti networking systems.
- Knowledge of backup systems (Altaro/Veeam).
- Familiarity with school-based software (FACTS, Xplor, Transparent Classroom, Consent2Go, Enquiry Tracker, School Stream).
- Basic understanding of phone systems (3CX, NEC SV9100) and website management (WordPress).
Key Selection Criteria:
Personal Attributes
- Reliable, proactive, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
- Calm and professional under pressure with a willingness to assist others.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
- Commitment to personal growth and continuous learning.
- Demonstrated ability to uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and integrityConditions of Employment:Position is employed under the terms and conditions of the School’s Enterprise Agreement.
Participation in performance reviews and professional learning as required.
Occasional out-of-hours work may be required to minimise disruption to school operations.
All staff are responsible for ensuring that the data they collect, access or retain is done so within the requirements of School Policy.
Applications will be reviewed and advanced as they are received.
All applications should be submitted in PDF format, along with a CV and a one-page Cover Letter.
Please address to the Principal, Heather McInerney, and email careers@southernmontessori.sa.edu.au
Link to download the PDF job description: ICT Officer
Applications will be reviewed and advanced as they are received.
Education Assistant
Education Assistant – Reception
| POSITION TITLE | Education Assistant – Reception |
| APPOINTMENT | 0.47 FTE |
| HOURS | 17.5 Hours per Week ; Monday to Friday 09:00 – 12:30 |
| REPORTING | Responsible to the Principal and the Classroom Teacher |
| WORKING RELATIONSHIP | Works collaboratively with members of the Junior Primary Teams, supporting all staff & students as required |
| ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT | As per Award classification held, and the Southern Montessori School Enterprise Agreement |
| PROBATION | Subject to satisfactory 3-month probationary period |
| SALARY | $61,497.81 to $75,870.37 1.0 FTE Equivalent (dependant on relevant experience) |
- Assist individual children to follow the Montessori work cycle and protect focused learners from interruption.
- Support students’ well-being and learning through positive, proactive interaction.
- Provide positive behaviour guidance in line with school policies and Montessori philosophy.
- Work collaboratively with the teacher to implement and maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment.
- Assist with planning, preparation and implementation of learning programs to meet individual and group needs.
- Monitor, observe and document student engagement and progress as directed.
- Provide active supervision during transitions, outdoor play, and lunch periods when required.
- Support children in maintaining an orderly, clean and safe classroom environment.
- Complete clerical tasks such as photocopying, filing, preparation of materials, and collation of student work.
- Assist with term preparation tasks, classroom setup, and resource organisation.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information relating to children, families and staff.
- Support accurate record-keeping and documentation as directed by the teacher or leadership team.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and well organised classroom and outdoor environment.
- Assist in major clean ups, end of term organisation, and annual classroom reset as required.
- Follow Work Health and Safety procedures and promptly report hazards or concerns.
- Demonstrate awareness of, and adherence to, all relevant school policies and legal obligations.
- Attend Montessori training workshops as a minimum requirement and engage in ongoing professional learning.
- Participate in staff meetings, inhouse training and school functions as requested.
- Accept supervision, seek guidance when required and work cooperatively as part of a collaborative team.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, reliability and integrity at all times.
- Contribute positively to the culture and values of Southern Montessori School.
- Certificate III in Education Support (Highly Regarded)
- Montessori qualifications (desirable).
- Current First Aid Qualification.
- Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect certificate.
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Willingness to undertake Montessori training when offered.
- Experience supporting learning programs in an early years or primary environment (desirable).
- Effective Communication skills, both oral and written.
- High Level of self-motivation with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to interact positively with children and families, fostering trusting relationships.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Developed observation and recording skills.
- Ability to follow supervision and seek clarification where needed.
- Understanding of positive behaviour guidance aligned with Montessori principles.
- Understanding of child development needs of Reception-aged children.
- Understanding of Montessori philosophy or willingness to learn.
- Sound understanding of Work Health & Safety requirements.
- Willingness to develop working knowledge of school IT systems, policies and procedures.
- Reliable, proactive, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
- Calm and professional under pressure with a willingness to assist others.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
- Commitment to personal growth and continuous learning.
- Demonstrated ability to uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity
- Take reasonable care for own personal safety and that of others.
- Comply with WHS legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Report hazards and incidents promptly.
- Participate in training and workplace safety initiatives.
- Employment is under the terms and conditions of the Southern Montessori School Enterprise Agreement.
- Participation in performance reviews and professional learning is required.
- Staff must ensure that the data they collect, access, or retain is managed in accordance with School Policy.
- Southern Montessori School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, inclusion, participation and empowerment of all children and young people.
