Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1522139
Demonstrated capacity to lead, coordinate and manage the delivery of an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service
Success in establishing and maintaining positive parent and community relationships
Demonstrated skills in working with diverse children
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to develop suitable programs that enlighn with the school vision and values
Capability to develop understanding of childcare administration software
As the OSHC Coordinator, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality care to primary school aged children at this service. This position reports to the school principal and business manager.
The Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator¿s role is to lead and oversee the day-to-day operation, service development, implementation, and evaluation of the service. This will involve working directly with children within the OSHC program and focusing on the administration, planning, monitoring and management of the service. The coordinator will ensure that the quality of education and care offered is in keeping with the values, principles, policies and organisation values of the school.
Effective OSHC programs bring a wide range of benefits to children, families and communities. OSHC programs can boost academic performance, reduce risky behaviours, promote physical health and provide a safe, structured environments for the children of working parents. OSHC programs also support parents/carers to engage in training and/or employment.
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
The Outside School Hours Care Co-ordinator is responsible for duties including:
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Demonstrated skills in working with diverse children
Clayton North Primary School was officially opened in 1865. It started out with some passionate community members who wanted a great education for their children in a pristine environment. Nothing has changed. In 160 years, our determination to ensure every child has access to a vibrant, interesting, and expansive education has only grown stronger. We are proud to celebrate our diversity and our unity. With languages and experiences from all around the world, the one thing that draws us together is education that excites us.
Our vision is to create an inclusive community where individuals can confidently learn through challenge and support, to positively impact their future. The values of respect, responsibility and resilience underpin all that we do at Clayton North Primary School
Clayton North Primary School provides a comprehensive curriculum which is based on the Victorian Curriculum. We focus on teaching individual students on improving their skills in all areas of the curriculum. SWPBS is the framework that underpins all school programs and is consistently implemented by all staff. The school community encourages high standards of behaviour and actively promotes harmonious student relationships. All our classrooms are large and well equipped. Specialist programs include Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, English as an Additional Language and Japanese. In addition, a camp program, and inter school sport are provided for middle and senior students.