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Form of workASSISTANT – OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURSCARE & EARLY LEARNING CENTRE | Permanent, full-time, year-round Commencing ASAP
Our Purpose
Radford College is a generous-spirited learning community that embodies the beliefs and values of the Christian faith in the Anglican tradition. Our purpose is to develop young people to live truthfully, practise compassion and seek wisdom in order to serve the common good. Grounded in our values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom, all staff work to support the College in achieving its aims.
The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity within our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Program and Early Learning Centre (ELC), for a suitably qualified Childcare Assistant to join our team.
This is a permanent full-time position, working 10am – 6pm during term-time and being an active member of our School Holiday Program in non-term time.
You will be responsible for assisting to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all children in care, assist in supporting of the needs of children through the preparation and implementation of programs and providing other support as required in both the OSHC and ELC programs.
Working at Radford College
At Radford, we believe that the key to higher performing students is the effectiveness of their teachers, and that the key to effective teachers is the support they receive which enables them to perform their roles.
Exhibiting positive energy and enthusiasm as educators, a commitment to providing the best service, and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with children and adults, the OSHC team works conscientiously to support the Director of Outside School Hours Care to achieve the goal of providing our students with a holistic and inspiring education that enables them to reach their full potential.
Why choose Radford?
As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:
- A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
- Guided Professional Learning for teaching staff to maintain professional registration standards
- Professional Learning financial support for teaching and non-teaching staff
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- Discounted school fees for eligible employees
- Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to exercise programs (boot camp and Pilates) and group fitness classes
- Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
- Salary Sacrificing
- Excellent resources and grounds
- Free onsite parking
For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.
About you
The successful candidate will have relevant experience working with children. They will be a confident self-starter who enjoys building relationships with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of the College, possesses excellent communication skills, has a strong customer-service focus and can be relied upon to work autonomously. Candidates must:
- Demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills
- Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with children and adults
- Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare
- Be reliable and punctual
- Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals
- Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom
Qualifications
- Diploma in Children’s Services or Early Childhood Education and Care, OR hold a relevant Certificate III and be actively working towards a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- A current First Aid Certificate and asthma/anaphylaxis training or willingness to complete
How to Apply
Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website http://www.radford.act.edu.au/employment. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at ***********@radford.act.edu.au.
Applications close on 18 March 2024, and should be addressed to:
The Interim Principal, Andy Gordon
email: ***********@radford.act.edu.au
Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.
