Experienced OOSH Educators | Before & After School Care

Pinstripe Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker Retention Grant

Job summary

Pinstripe Recruitment is seeking experienced OOSH Educators to join a well-established before and after school service in NSW. You will engage with school-aged children, facilitate activities, and support safe, fun play in bright indoor spaces and an inviting outdoor area.

Shifts run Monday to Friday during term time, with a minimum of three morning/afternoon shifts weekly. Casual rates range from $37.58 to $47.67 per hour plus super. NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in OOSH/OSHC or comparable school-age care is essential.
• Ability to supervise and engage with school-aged children.
• Commitment to child safety and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children and support breakfast/afternoon tea.
• Facilitate recreational and creative activities.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor play and build relationships with families.
• Maintain calm handling of incidents and emergencies.

Skills

OOSH experience

School-age activities

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

HLTAID012 First Aid

NSW Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Child safety training

Job description

Experienced OOSH Educators | Before & After School Care

If you have experience working in OOSH/OSHC and enjoy creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for school-aged children, this is an opportunity to join a well-established service with modern facilities, consistent shifts and a supportive team.

Previous OOSH/OSHC, Before and After School Care or comparable school-age care experience is essential for this role.

Please note, we are specifically seeking candidates with school-age care experience. Early Childhood Education or Long Day Care experience alone will not meet the experience requirements for this particular position.

You will work with school-aged children in a bright, purpose-built OOSH hub featuring well-appointed indoor spaces and an inviting outdoor area designed for play, exploration and fun.

Your shifts will include engaging with children, supporting breakfast or afternoon tea, facilitating creative and recreational activities, supervising indoor and outdoor play and building positive relationships with children and their families.

Hours and remuneration

The service operates Monday to Friday during school terms:

Morning care: 6.45 am to 9.30 am

Afternoon care: 2.00 pm to 6.30 pm

You will work a regular weekly roster of at least three morning and/or afternoon shifts.

Casual hourly rates range from $37.58 to $47.67 plus superannuation, depending on your experience, recognised qualifications and applicable classification under the Children's Services Award. The service also participates in the Worker Retention Grant program.

About you

You understand the needs, behaviours and interests of primary school-aged children and can step confidently into an established OOSH environment, actively engage with children and contribute positively to a busy service.

You will bring:

Experience supervising and positively engaging with school-aged children

The ability to facilitate recreational and creative activities

A calm and considered approach to incidents and unexpected situations

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other educators

An understanding of professional boundaries and contemporary child-safe practices

An inclusive approach to supporting children with different interests, abilities and support needs

Reliability and availability for a minimum of three shifts each week

Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, NSW Child Safe Standards, child protection obligations and My Time, Our Place will be highly regarded.

Relevant qualifications or current studies in education, school-age education and care, community services, youth work, disability support, psychology, sport and recreation or a related field will also be well regarded.

To be considered, you will need:

Previous practical experience within OOSH/OSHC, Before and After School Care or a comparable school-age care environment

A valid NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one

Current HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, including CPR, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training

Willingness to complete mandatory child safety training, if not already completed

Full working rights in Australia

Commitment to child safety

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children and young people.

The service expects every employee to contribute to an environment where children feel safe, respected, heard and empowered. All staff are expected to uphold child-safe policies and practices, meet their legislative child protection obligations and model respectful, professional conduct.

The successful applicant will participate in comprehensive child-safe recruitment screening, including verification of qualifications, Working with Children Check and child-safety-focused reference checks.