The Assistant Director is accountable to the Director for the co-ordination and direction of activities in the OSHC and Vacation Care Service, ensuring that:

• The service meets requirements of the National Quality Framework (NQF) under the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations
• The philosophy, policies and procedures of the service are upheld, implemented and reviewed regularly to meet relevant requirements
• All relevant legal and statutory requirements are monitored, complied with and implemented
• Pedagogical leadership is provided to ensure quality care, recreation and leisure programs for children, and direction, support and continuous learning for staff
• A vibrant, interesting, varied and appropriate children’s program is developed and implemented to meet needs of all children.

Educational Leader Allowance (Clause 15.8)

The role of the educational leader is primarily to:

• Collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance
• Support educators to effectively implement the cycle of planning to enhance programs and practices
• Lead the development and implementation of an effective educational program in the service
• Ensure that children’s learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes of the approved learning frameworks.