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OOSH / OSHC Educator

We are seeking an Educator where you will play an active, hands on role in delivering high quality experiences for children and supporting the daily operation of the service.

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Wesley Out of School Hours Care

  • Before and after school care and vacation care
  • Location: Porters Creek Public School and Wyong Public School
  • Casual Educator positions available

 

About the role

As an Educator, you will play an active, hands‑on role in delivering high‑quality experiences for children and supporting the daily operation of the service. Working as part of a committed team, you will contribute to programming, help maintain a safe and engaging environment, and build positive relationships with children, families, and the school community.

This role suits someone who enjoys working directly with children, values teamwork, and is confident supporting routines, wellbeing, and learning experiences within a structured and supportive organisation.

You will assist with supervision, programming implementation, compliance tasks, and effective communication with families. You’ll also contribute to creating a warm, welcoming environment that reflects the needs of the children and community.

 

We are recruiting Casual Educators and two separate services in our Central Coast region based at one of the following services: 

 

  • Porters Creek: Licensed for 97 children and located in a dedicated space within the school.

  • Wyong: Licensed for 60 children and located in a dedicated space within the school.

 

About us

For over 25 years, Wesley Out of School Hours Care has been creating environments where children feel safe, families feel supported, and Educators feel genuinely valued. As part of Wesley Mission, a trusted not for profit organisation with over 200 years of community service, we are proud to deliver care that makes a lasting difference.

Wesley OOSH operates 12 services across Sydney and the Central Coast. Our programs are guided by the My Time, Our Place framework and shaped by strong relationships with schools, families, and local communities. We focus on play, connection, wellbeing, and building teams that are supported to do their best work.

 

Demonstrated behaviours:

  • demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as an effective team player with a positive can-do attitude
  • demonstrate strong initiative
  • be spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic
  • excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and patient
  • be reliable
  • display emotional maturity and resilience.

 

Essential criteria

  • demonstrated ability to be encouraging and passionate about providing children with engaging activities
  • good organisational and time management skills
  • current Employee Working with Children check or willingness to obtain
  • ability to work as part of a team
  • good communication and relational skills with children, staff and families

Desirable criteria

  • Current driver’s Licence
  • experience in working with school age children
  • experience in sport coaching
  • demonstrated ability to be creative
  • a working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and ‘My Time, Our Place’
  • intermediate Computer skills
  • Willingness to work split shifts as required

 

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Children’s Services Award with generous salary packaging available. Other benefits include discounted private health cover, study assistance and Employee Assistance Program.


Closing date:  

Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 5pm

 

Apply now

Applications should include a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria and resume. To apply, please forward your application and quote “Educator – Central Coast” in the subject line to:

 

Sara Pritchard

sara.pritchard@wesleymission.org.au

 

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

 

 

 

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Who we are

We’ve been caring for the community for over 200 years.

 

Our services uplift children, families, older Australians, people with disability and those needing pathways out of homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and financial hardship. We’re unwavering in our support for Australians and Australian communities – and together, we do more good.