OSHC Group Leader - Early Childhood Educator

The Southport School; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary parking

Access to school facilities and well‑g

Being part of a respected school

Job summary

The Southport School on the Gold Coast invites an experienced Group Leader (or above) Early Childhood Educator to join our OSHC Team, delivering programs for boys aged 4–12. This is a permanent part-time, term-time role with additional full-time hours in school holidays.

Requirements include Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, a supervisor certificate preferred, current first-aid/CPR, Paid Blue Card, and a National Criminal History Check.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with effective consultative, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Experience with groups of children aged 4–12 in a positive, respectful manner.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OSHC and vacation care programs for boys aged 4–12.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities and documentation.
• Supervise and support children and guide the OSHC team.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies professionally and promptly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Program planning

Behaviour support

Emergency response

Stakeholder relations

Xplor knowledge

Education

Diploma in ECEC

Supervisor certificate (preferred)

First-aid + CPR

Blue Card

National Criminal History Check

Tools

Xplor

Job description

OSHC Group Leader - Early Childhood Educator

The Southport School is a leading Anglican School for boys and offers an OSHC program as part of its Long Day Care service.

We are currently seeking an experienced Group Leader (or above) qualified Early Childhood Educator to work alongside the OSHC Team Leader and Director of Preschool to deliver our OSHC and vacation care program for boys aged 4-12 years and who is available for the following shifts commencing as soon as possible.

• Weekday shifts (Monday to Friday, term time) 3.00pm - 6.00pm in OSHC – Part Time, Term Time Contract
• Additional Full Time Contract Hours available in Vacation Care (Monday to Friday, school holidays) 7am - 3pm or 10am - 6pm depending on roster

Knowledge and Experience required:

• Self-motivated, with effective consultative, interpersonal, and supervisory skills
• Experience interacting with groups of children from 4 - 12 years of age in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs and documentation
• Have strong skills in guiding a team and supporting children with their behavioural needs
• Possess the ability to handle and respond to unforeseen accidents, incidents and emergencies
• Act professionally towards resolution of any conflict that may arise
• Have a solid knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place and the Education and Care National Regulations and Act
• Possess great verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed emotional intelligence to be able to remain calm and composed at all times
• Ability to positively build effective working relationships with stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Xplor is an advantage, but not essential

This is a permanent part time, term time (not casual) position during the school term, with full time hours in the school holiday vacation care program, offering complimentary parking and access to our wonderful school facilities and wellbeing programmes. Opportunity to grow and seek experience in our Preschool Classrooms as well.

Candidates must hold a current Paid Blue Card, and a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - a certified supervisor certificate (for Group Leader) is preferable. Applicants must hold a current first-aid certificate including CPR. A National Criminal History Check is also required or willing to be obtained.

Applications will close at 8.00 Friday 30 October 2026.