OSHC Educator

Gowrie NSW; Orpington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free professional development throughG

Monthly and annual reward program

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Gowrie NSW is seeking two permanent educators to join our OSHC service at Kent Road. You will help create a safe, play-based environment where children can thrive, supported by a friendly, values-driven team.

We value dedication to children, offer professional development through the Gowrie NSW education hub, and provide an employee referral program, flu vaccinations, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Love working with children and contributing to their development.
• Preferred qualification: Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services or working towards it.
• Valid compliance certificates (WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid) are required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision during OSHC sessions.
• Assist with cleaning and food preparation and maintain a clean environment.
• Support children to engage in play-based learning and safety practices.
• Complete paperwork and ensure safety requirements are met.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Communication

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Children's Services (preferred)

Compliance certificates (WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid)

Job description

Job Category: Outside School Hours and Care

Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

Job Description

The Benefits for You

Highly engaged and values aligned workforce

Free professional development through Gowrie NSW education hub

Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives

Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new educators

Employee assistance program

Free flu vaccinations

About Gowrie NSWKent Road

We are a not-for-profit OSHC service that places high value in creating a safe, play-based environment for children to thrive. We consider a friendly team dynamic to be integral to the impact of our learning programs and we are looking for someone who shares that philosophy and wants to be part of a committed and engaged team.

We are seeking two permanent educators:

• Educator 1: Available for two morning shifts and four afternoon shifts, totalling approximately 16 hours per week.
• Educator 2: Ideally available for four afternoon shifts, totalling approximately 12 hours per week, as required during the school term.

During vacation care, both educators would be required to work straight shifts, depending on operational needs.

Your Impact

Our passionate team of educators strive to create a nurturing learning environment for the children in our care whilst ensuring they also have fun. Your excellent communication skills and genuine interest in supporting little people to grow and realise their potential will have a lasting impact.

You will also need to ensure compliance and safety requirements are met, do some paperwork and assist with cleaning and food preparation.

About you

We'd love to hear from you if you:

Have a passion for working with children

Preferably have Certificate III or Diploma (Children's Services) or are working towards this or a similar qualification

Have valid compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid etc.)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.