Join Active OOSH and lead a service where child safety comes first!

Active OOSH is a growing Outside School Hours Care provider committed to creating safe, inclusive and engaging environments where children can play, learn, build friendships and thrive.

We are proud to have four services rated Exceeding and six rated Meeting the National Quality Standard, reflecting our commitment to solid leadership and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Manager to join our Stockton service.

Working alongside the current Service Manager and Aspiring Leader, you will help lead the team, oversee daily operations and achieve secure, compliant and high‑quality outcomes for children.

Hours

Flexible shifts are available Monday to Friday:

- Before School Care: between 6:30 am and 9:30 am
- After School Care: between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm
- Additional hours during Vacation Care

Your Role

- Make child safety and wellbeing your first priority.
- Maintain active supervision and correct educator-to-child ratios.
- Lead and support educators to provide safe, high‑quality care.
- Oversee daily operations, routines and environments.
- Ensure compliance with the NQF and Child Safe Standards.
- Communicate professionally with families while maintaining confidentiality.
- Build strong relationships with children, families and the school.
- Support continuous improvement across the service.





About You

- A confident and organised leader committed to child safety and best practice.
- Experienced in OOSH or early childhood education and care.
- Knowledgeable about the NQF and relevant legislation.
- Genuinely interested in working with children.
- Able to create fun, inclusive and meaningful experiences.
- Reliable, enthusiastic and able to work collaboratively.

Essential Requirements

- Current paid Working with Children Check.
- First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training.
- CHCPRT025 Child Protection training.
- Child Safety training.
- Management or leadership experience.
- Childcare or education qualification, or currently working towards one.
- Police Check completed within the past six months.
- Experience working with children with complex needs.

Why Join Us?

- Consistent roster and work-life balance.
- Weekly leadership support and mentoring.
- Paid professional development and mental health days.
- Dedicated off-the-floor administration time.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.

Active OOSH is a Child Protected organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of every child. Safeguarding children is at the heart of everything we do and is guided by our company values.

Lead with purpose. Keep children safe. Make an impact.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 OOSH Manager (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Active OOSH
📍 Newcastle City Council