OOSH / OSHC Educator (Warnervale)

Details

Wesley Out of School Hours Care

• before and after school care and vacation care
• location: Wyong Public School & Porters Creek Public School
• Casual Opportunities

About us

For over 25 years, Wesley Out of School Hours Care has been creating spaces where children feel at home, families feel supported, and Educators feel valued. We provide high-quality before and after school care and vacation care for primary school-aged children, with 12 services across Sydney and the Central Coast. Our programs are shaped by the My Time, Our Place framework and guided by the voices of children, families, and schools. We believe every child deserves a safe, welcoming environment that encourages learning, connection, and belonging.

Our Porters Creek service is licenced for 97 children and is in a dedicated space within the school

Our Wyong service is licenced for 60 children and is also in a dedicated space within the school.

About the role

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Educator who thrives on creating memorable experiences for children. You will enjoy being outdoors, leading active play, and inspiring children through creative and hands-on activities. Success in this role comes from building strong relationships, collaborating with colleagues, and bringing a positive, can-do attitude to each day. You will share our commitment to child safety, inclusion, and helping children feel confident, capable, and proud of who they are.

Join our passionate OOSH team as a casual Educator, contributing to before school care, after school care, and vacation care programs. We are recruiting across all Wesley Mission OOSH locations, and successful applicants may be considered for roles at other services, with the flexibility to support different locations when needed.

Demonstrated behaviours:

• ability to work unsupervised as well as an effective team player with a positive can-do attitude
• 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

• Certificate III/IV in Children’s Services or working towards
• current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Child Protection Certificate
• Current driver’s Licence
• experience in working with school age children
• demonstrated ability to be creative
• a working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and ‘My Time, Our Place’
• intermediate Computer skills

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:  

19 September 2025

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 –Warnervale” in the subject line to:

Lisa Whittaker

pcoosh@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.