OSHC Director

Waikerie Primary School OSHC Director

Waikerie OSHC,  WAIKERIE SA

Outside School Hours Care  - After School Care and Vacation Care

Part time

$38.86– $39.79 per hour plus Educational Leader Allowance 

Waikerie Primary School OSHC 

Waikerie Out of School Hours Care (WOOSHC) provides safe quality care and education whilst supporting parents/caregivers and staff within our diverse local community. A place for children to learn, have fun, be exposed to new experiences, enjoy playing together, develop friendly relationships and life skills. At WOOSHC relationships will be nurtured, respected and encouraged. All staff and children will initiate conversation, express ideas, express feelings, respond sensitively and appropriately to each other’s efforts and engage in quality sustained conversations. 

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Director for our OSHC/Vacation Care service. The OSHC Director (Level 6.1) will work with staff to plan and deliver a quality Out of Hours School Care program that provides a range of experiences for our children that are enjoyable, educational and inclusive.

Scope and Nature of the Position

This part-time position for 20-25 hours per week in term time and 30-35 hours per week in vacation times will require the Director to work after school care 3:00pm-6:00pm during term time and 30-35 hours per week hours during Vacation Care. The role involves working before after school care, student free days, vacation care and undertaking administration tasks across the week. The duration of the contract will be for one year then reviewed and evaluated with the successful applicant. 

The successful applicant must be passionate about the education and care of children, 4 years to school age, including those with additional needs. They will need to be able to work collaboratively with the School Principal, School Governing Council and staff and be positive, energetic and well-organised.

Award & Classification

Children's Services Award 2010

Children's Services Employee Level 6.1 - Director

Hourly rate is $38.86– $39.79 per hour plus Educational Leader Allowance 

Personal Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Leadership, operational and financial management skills
• Ability to develop highly effective relationships with staff, children and parents/carers
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively support and manage staff in a collaborative manner
• Effective knowledge and application of the National Quality Framework (NQF) Standards, Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and National Regulations
• Knowledge of the My Time Our Place (MTOP) and/or Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Knowledge of administrative functions of an OSHC service including Child Care Management System (CCMS) and Children's Services Award

Experience

• Working in OSHC or Early Childhood or school setting in a leadership capacity with staff and children
• Planning, development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate programs for children reflecting the diverse needs of the community

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree level qualification as approved by ACECQA – have completed 2 years of a 4 year teaching degree (no need to be continuing study) OR a diploma (or higher) in education and care, disability, behavioural and social sciences, community services, health, allied health, sport and recreation or creative arts OR be willing to obtain a Diploma in OSHC through a traineeship. 

For further information and a copy of the Job and Person Specification please phone 85412733 (school term time) or email ***************@schools.sa.edu.au.

Applications are to include the following:

• Cover letter, maximum 1 page
• Curriculum Vitae outlining details of qualifications and areas of study, educational history, previous employment and relevant personal information
• Written response to the selection criteria, a maximum of 750 words

Applications, including contact details for three referees can be emailed to Principal Megan Higgins at ***************@schools.sa.edu.au with the subject: 'Director's Position'

Applications to be submitted by close of business Friday May 3rd 2024.

The duration of the contract will be for one year then reviewed and evaluated with the successful applicant.