We are now hiring for an Educator - Responsible Person for our After-school care service at St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Brighton Le-Sands.

Why join our team at Brighton?

• A dedicated Coordinator and Regional Officer and team to guide and support you.
• 10 % Above Award Salary for Qualified Staff: We value your dedication and hard work with a competitive salary package.
• Employment assistance program for ongoing wellbeing, and retail discount program for all of SCECS staff.
• Ongoing Professional Development to reach your professional and personal goals.
• Extensive career opportunities in a growing team and company.
• An inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• A great work-life balance where you can make a difference.

The Role

With a genuine passion for childcare, you will be compassionate, and friendly and possess the ability to interact with children positively and productively.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Be the responsible person for the service
• Provide a safe OSHC service for staff and children in an all-inclusive professional team environment
• Maintain children's attendance and casual bookings schedules to ensure child safety and supervision
• Support the design and implement engaging educational programs with observations and reflection journals
• Create opportunities to share children’s participation and engagement in programs with families
• Maintain strong relationships with families and the school community

This is a permanent part-time position; 40 hours per fortnight. Term time only. 2 pm - 6 pm.

About you

To be successful you will have:

• Hold a qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or working towards
• Previous work experience in Out of School Hours Care (OSHC)
• Hold a certificate of training in child protection (or willing to obtain)
• Full first-aid certificate
• Hold an NSW Working with Children check

About Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services:

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is a not-for-profit service catering to children and families from our Catholic schools and Parishes. SCECS provides education and care within the mission and ministry of the Church and will become an integral part of your local Catholic community.

Working with Children Clearance:

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore we require a working with children clearance to be completed before your commencement with us.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants require current and valid working rights in Australia.