Out of Hours School Care Coordinator in Ballarat

The OSHC Coordinator will be located at Linton Primary School, a small rural school located in the township of Linton, 30 km southwest of Ballarat. The school values are Respect, Responsibility, and Pride. The core curriculum delivered is the Victorian Curriculum F-10.

About the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Program:

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 environment for the children of working parents. The OSHC Coordinator will be responsible for leading the ongoing delivery of the OSHC program.

Selection Criteria:

• 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 work within a team and embrace collaborative learning practices
• Capability to develop understanding of child care administration software
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) or current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Responsibilities:

• Lead the session of care (Before, After and Vacation Care)
• Recruit and provide a relevant orientation process for all new educators to join the OSHC team
• Support all casual staff to build capability within their role
• Undertake the completion of administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner
• Develop and implement our Educational Program and follow the My Time Our Place (MTOP) Curriculum Framework
• Manage promotion of the program
• Ensure the inclusion of all children and young people within the service
• Manage the OSHC budget requirements provided and account for expenditures
• Provide regular reports to the School Council as required
• Attend professional development opportunities as appropriate
• Undertake other duties as required

Diversity and Inclusion:

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

Child Safe Standards:

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.

Conditions of Employment:

Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment.