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Wesley Out of School Hours Care
About us
Wesley Out of School Hours Care (Wesley OOSH) provides high quality before and after school care and vacation care to primary school aged children. We currently have 12 services across Sydney and the Central Coast Sydney and are passionate about providing an environment that is warm, caring and engaging for children, staff, and families. We believe it is important that every child in our care feels at home in a secure environment where they can grow and learn.
Our Porters Creek service is licenced for 97 children and is in a dedicated space within the school.
About the role
As a Senior Educator (2IC), you will be part of the leadership team, stepping in to manage the day-to-day operations of the OOSH centre when the Centre Coordinator is unavailable. You will work at least 3-4 split shifts per week during the school term, and block shifts during the school holidays for our Vacation Care program.
To be successful in this role, you will have strong leadership qualities, a passion for working with children, and a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic approach. You will be dedicated to providing children with the best possible childhood experiences and demonstrate a cooperative approach to working with stakeholders.
Demonstrated behaviours:
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ability to engage and inspire a passionate team through clear decision making and the provision of a supportive and collaborative management style
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demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as an effective team player with a positive can-do attitude
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relate well to a range of people with sound listening and problem-solving skills
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be spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic
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confident professional with strong initiative
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be reliable
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display emotional maturity and resilience
Essential criteria
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an Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or equivalent (or working towards)
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sound working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and My Time Our Place
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experience working in a children’s service
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demonstrated ability to be encouraging and passionate about providing children with engaging activities
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First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualification or willingness to obtain
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Child protection Qualification or willingness to obtain
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knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety
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current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
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excellent time management skills
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thorough attention to detail
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excellent written and oral skills
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proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Desirable criteria
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: 6 August 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 “Senior Educator – Porters Creek” or your preferred location in the subject line to:
Lisa Whittaker
lisa.whittaker@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.
