OSHC ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Walkerville Primary School OSHC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkerville Primary School OSHC is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to join our leadership team, overseeing Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care. The role works with the Director and Deputy Director to deliver high-quality, inclusive and engaging care and education for children.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated leadership in a large OSHC setting, an approved school-age qualification under ACECQA, WWCC, current first aid including anaphylaxis and asthma

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably within a large OSHC service.
• Current WWCC and working-with-children clearance.
• Current first aid qualifications including anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership, guidance and support to educators and staff.
• Assist with rostering, delegation of responsibilities and daily operational management.
• Promote teamwork, professional accountability and a positive workplace culture.
• Support induction and ongoing professional development of educators.
• Develop and evaluate MTOP-aligned programs for children.
• Maintain supervision of children across service environments.
• Ensure child protection and safeguarding responsibilities are understood and followed.
• Support compliance with National Quality Framework and regulations.
• Assist with daily administration and coordination of Before, After and Vacation Care.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families and the community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Approved qualification for working with school-age children (SA)

Job description

Walkerville Primary School OSHC is seeking a motivated, experienced and passionate Assistant Director to join our leadership team. The Assistant Director plays an important role in the effective operation, management and administration of our Outside School Hours Care service, including Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care. Working collaboratively with the Director and Deputy Director, the successful applicant will support the delivery of high-quality, inclusive and engaging care and education for children. The role requires strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, along with a commitment to child safety, positive relationships, continuous improvement and compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership, guidance and support to educators and other employees
• Assist with staff supervision, rostering, delegation of responsibilities and daily operational management
• Promote teamwork, professional accountability and a positive workplace culture
• Support the induction, mentoring and ongoing professional development of educators
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating engaging, varied and developmentally appropriate programs in accordance with the My Time, Our Place (MTOP) learning framework
• Maintain effective supervision of children across all service environments
• Ensure child protection and safeguarding responsibilities are understood and followed
• Support compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, Education and Care Services National Regulations and other applicable legislation
• Assist with the daily administration and coordination of Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care
• Develop and maintain positive, respectful and professional relationships with children, families, school staff and the wider community

About you

• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably within a large OSHC service
• An approved qualification for working with school-age children in South Australia, recognised under the applicable ACECQA requirements
• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Current approved first aid qualifications, including anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma management training, as required
• Current Responding to Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, in accordance with applicable requirements
• A sound understanding of child safety, supervision, inclusion and positive behaviour guidance
• Availability to work a minimum of four days and 30 hours per week
• Availability to work both opening and closing shifts
• Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills

About us

Walkerville Primary School OSHC provides Outside School Hours Care services including Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care.