Educational Leader at Forrest Out of School Hours Care

Educational Leader at Forrest Out of School Hours Care

RECRUITING NOW FOR JANUARY 2026- EDUCATIONAL LEADER

WANT TO BE PART OF OUR AWARD WINNING CHILD-LED SERVICE?
An amazing opportunity exists to lead our dynamic team in one of the best Out of School Hours Care in Canberra, You would be leading and developing a team of passionate educators within a Playwork based setting, underpinned by our philosophy of play being chosen freely and led by children. You have the unique opportunity to be supported and mentored by our existing Educational Leader as part of your successful transition to our service.

Forrest Out Of School Hours Care is a Not-for Profit service proudly operated by our community of Parents & Citizens meeting the needs of our diverse community. We pride ourselves on our connection with the local community and our commitment to embracing diversity, both within our pedagogical practice and our team. We are a large service (150 places) offering Before, After and School Holiday program out of a government school where we are generally open 49 weeks per year. More information can be found on our website: forrestpandc.com.au

POSITION STATEMENT

To work as part of the Director team guiding and assisting in the provision of a high quality out of school care program based on sound and current pedagogies.

POSITION – Educational Leader - 32 hours per week- with the possibility of fulltime or part-time with salary negotiable Above award conditions apply.

Hours negotiable, days negotiable but could include possible include a before shift - Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 9:30am or afternoons 1:30pm-6:30pm,



with a possible opportunity to act as Responsible Person if desired , in the absence of the Director and during school holidays.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

- To work as part of Director team that co-ordinates, directs and supervises the Educators to support children's engagement in a program that involves risk taking, experimentation and exploration of both indoor and outdoor environments throughout of the year. Professional training in Playwork and FOOSHC pedagogy will be provided with an expectation that you will continue to commit to maintaining your own pedagogical development.

- To develop and implement FOOSHC’s professional development plan. This would be based on the services training needs which is informed by the strategic plan and the team’s individual Training Need Analysis.

- This would include: planning and facilitating professional development sessions, sourcing internal and external training and expenditure & acquittal of the training budget.

- Ensure relevant risk management strategies are used in daily operations.

- Comply with the requirements of the National Quality Framework and the School Age Care framework – My Time Our Place 2.0





- Work as part of the programming/planning team that assists educators implement and evaluate a high quality and diverse educational program with the collaboration of children.

- Comply with all service policy and procedures.

Contribute to development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plan and the continual evolution of our philosophy.

Actively participate in both internal and external Career development throughout the year as identified during the Annual Employee Appraisals.

SELECTION CRITERIA-

Qualifications and other requirements – minimum

- Diploma Childrens Services or studying towards an ACECQA approved qualification

- HLTAID012 First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate or equivalent

- Current ACT Working With Vulnerable People registration.

- 2 years or more experience leading a team in Education and Care

- Your personal philosophy should align with our service philosophy.

- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills with attention to detail

- Demonstrated initiative and being able to work independently and as part of a team

- Sound Understanding of National Quality Framework including My Time Our Place.

- Demonstrated ability to work with and provide leadership to team members

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send current CV and addressed selection criteria to : ****@fooshc.org.au

Salary and conditions negotiable to the right applicant

Above award conditions apply

For further information please ring Ali Sewter -Executive Director

on 0417 690 ***, or email ****@fooshc.org.au

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📌 Educational Leader at Forrest Out of School Hours Care
🏢 Forrest Childrens Services
📍 Forrest