Samford state school outside school hours care – Samford QLD

Samford State School Outside School Hours Care

Educational Leader

Samford State School Outside School Hours Care

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Educational Leader to lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of our OSHC educational program.

Working closely with the Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and programming team, you will lead a collaborative approach to programming, mentor Educators and ensure our program reflects My Time, Our Place, our service philosophy and the interests, strengths and needs of the children.

Hours: Minimum 28 hours per week, including 16 hours of non-contact time.
Roster: Three 8-hour days, with BSC and/or ASC across the remaining two days.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of the educational program.

- Drive the ongoing cycle of planning, reflection and continuous improvement.

- Support Educators to understand and implement My Time, Our Place through mentoring and professional guidance.

- Lead and support the programming team, including Room Leaders, Outdoor Leader and Family and Community Leader.

- Develop engaging, play-based experiences that respond to children’s interests, ideas, strengths and needs.

- Lead the development of vacation care programs within required timeframes and budgets.

- Facilitate daily Educator huddles to support communication,



planning and team coordination.

- Promote positive guidance strategies and meaningful interactions with children.

- Support professional development, induction, mentoring and performance of Educators.

- Gather feedback from children, families, Educators and the wider community to inform continuous improvement.

- Support compliance with policies, procedures, National Quality Standards and the Quality Improvement Plan.

- Promote inclusion and meaningful connections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

- Maintain accurate programming documentation and ensure resources are effectively managed.

- Work collaboratively with the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator to support the effective operation of the service.

About You

You will be a passionate, organised and team-oriented leader who:

- Has a strong understanding of My Time, Our Place and play-based learning.

- Is confident mentoring and supporting Educators.

- Has strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.

- Values critical reflection and continuous improvement.

- Builds positive relationships with children, families and the wider community.

- Is committed to creating engaging, inclusive and high-quality OSHC experiences.

If you are ready to lead, inspire and support a team while making a meaningful difference to children’s experiences at Samford OSHC, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Educational Leader (Samford Valley)
🏢 Samford state school outside school hours care
📍 Samford Valley