Permanent part-time

Commencing October 2025

The Southport School is a leading Anglican School for boys and offers an OSHC program as part of its Long Day Care service. This is an exciting extension of the school’s well-established and highly regarded educational program. TSS is very proud of its dedicated team who understand the special ways in which boys learn and who carefully nurture authentic relationships based upon mutual respect and genuine care.

We are currently seeking an experienced Group Leader qualified Early Childhood Educator to work alongside the Director of Preschool in our OSHC and vacation care program for boys aged 4-12 years and who is available for the following shifts:

School Term Time:

OSHC Weekday shifts

3pm – 6pm Monday - Friday

Vacation Care:

Monday to Friday, school holidays (38 hours per week)

7am – 3pm or 10am – 6pm depending on the roster.

We are seeking candidates who are self-motivated and can deploy effective, interpersonal and supervisory skills in delivering the OSHC program. This role will require candidates to have experience interacting with groups of children from 4 – 12 years of age in a positive, sensitive, and respectful manner. Importantly we would love to hear from candidates who have the:

• Ability to implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs and documentation
• Have strong skills 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 always composed
• Ability to positively build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of Xplor is essential

This is a permanent position offering sick and annual leave accruals as well as access to our wonderful school facilities and wellbeing programs. If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a recognised ‘exceeding’ program and venue, and love to be busy, and part of a wonderful team environment, then contact us.

Qualification and Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Paid Blue Card, and a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher. Applicants must hold a current first-aid certificate including CPR. A National Criminal History Check is also required. Only applications submitted online will be considered and should include a cover letter and an updated resume. Please feel free to contact the Director of Preschool [email protected] or 5531 9911 with any queries or email [email protected]

Applications will close 10.00am Tuesday 16 September 2025