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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 and Part-time Trainee Educator positions available
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.
We are recruiting Casual Educators and two separate Trainee Educators in our Central Coast Region. Each role is 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.
Become a valued part of our OOSH team as an Educator, working across before school care, after school care, and vacation care programs while studying towards a Certificate 3 in Community Services. Successful applicants may be considered for roles at other Wesley Mission OOSH services, with flexibility to assist different locations when required.
We’re seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children and a commitment to study. Ideal candidates will love getting outdoors, staying active, and organising engaging, physical play. Success in this role requires, a genuine passion for working with children, and a dedication to fostering positive experiences. You will bring energy, enthusiasm, and motivation to your work, along with a collaborative approach to engaging with families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
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
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:
Friday 30th January 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.
