OSHC Director

Brighton Primary School and Centre of Deaf Education are seeking an experienced and dynamic OSHC Director to lead our Outside School Hours Care program. This is a full-time role (38 hours per week) located in the beachside suburb of Brighton, Adelaide. This role involves designing and implementing recreational activities, mentoring and supporting staff, managing administration and budgets, and maintaining compliance with National Quality Standards. You will work closely with families and school staff to foster an inclusive and safe environment to ensure all children thrive.

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for learning and proven experience in leading people, we want to hear from you.

The Role

· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the OSHC program, including staffing, planning, implementation and evaluation of activities

· Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and quality standards for OSHC services

· Develop and implement policies, procedures and practices to support the effective delivery of the program

· Manage and develop the OSHC team, providing leadership, mentoring and professional development opportunities

· Maintain strong relationships with families, the school community and external stakeholders

· Manage the OSHC budget and resources to optimise the quality of service delivery

· Continuously improve the OSHC program through feedback, innovation and best practice

Qualifications

· Degree in Early Childhood from a recognised University or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)

· Minimum 3 years' experience as in a Nominated Supervisor position in an Early Childhood Service or minimum 5 years experience in a leadership position in an Early Childhood Service

Special Conditions

· Hold a current approved first aid qualification, anaphylaxis management training and emergency asthma management training as listed on the ACECQA website

· Valid Working with Children Check and Responding to Abuse & Neglect training

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

· Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training, team leadership and management of staff.

· Experience in the role of Nominated Supervisor under the Education and Care Services National Law Application Bill 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations

· Demonstrated knowledge of service’s requirements of the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) system and ability to perform software application for compliance

· Thorough knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and a commitment to upholding quality standards

· Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with families, schools and the community

· Proven experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation to deliver high-quality outcomes

· Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an early education and care service

At Brighton, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Applications including a cover letter and a resume close Friday 29 August. Email your application to: rebecca.read360@schools.sa.edu.au