About Us

Waverley Community Out of School Care is a not-for-profit provider of outside school hours care services, supported by an executive parent committee. Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We abide by the 10 Child Safety Standards and maintain a strong focus on play-based learning and holistic development. We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the children and families we serve.

We welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and culturally diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage those who have held a leadership role in OOSH, early childhood services, or primary education to apply.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate Educational Leader to join our team. This permanent part-time position is based in Waverley, NSW, and we are looking for someone to remain in this position long term. As the Educational Leader, you will guide and support our team of educators in delivering high-quality educational programs for children and ensure they are meeting national outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

Overseeing the growth and improvement of the educational program and experiences we offer.

Guiding and supporting educators in their professional journey and encouraging teamwork, while providing pedagogical leadership.

Ensuring all choices are guided by MTOP, NQS and the NQF.

Providing support and coaching to educators to help them deliver fun and age-appropriate educational activities.

Connecting with our local community to enrich our programs.

Minimum of 10 hours per week of admin time, the rest is out on the floor, engaging and interacting with children daily, with the opportunity to lead and be hands-on.

Must Haves:

A valid WWCC.

An OOSH, early childhood, or education background with relevant leadership experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, families, and the team.

Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

An approachable and flexible attitude, can quickly adapt to changes.

An ability to play well and get down on a child's level to connect and build relationships.

A person who can lead by example and sets a high personal standard.

Desirable Criteria:

Relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education/OOSH or a related field.

A minimum of 2 years of experience as an Educational Leader or in a similar role within the outside school hours care sector.

A solid understanding of the My Time Our Place framework and National Quality Standards.

What We Offer

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and empowering work environment for our team. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with passionate colleagues, access ongoing training and development, and contribute to the growth and success of our service.

We offer competitive remuneration, we are in the process of applying for the Worker Retention Grant which will boost pay by 15% over 2 years, flexible work arrangements for the right candidate, paid professional development, team outings, secure location close to public transportation, and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your work-life balance.