Kensington Public School Out Of School Hours Care are currently looking for an enthusiastic person to work on a casual or part-time basis within our organisation, providing Care for children aged 5 to 12 years.

This particular role is for VACATION CARE ONLY (approx 2 weeks in April, July and September/October, as well as approx 5 weeks in January each year). This role is ideal for individuals working in schools (teachers, SLSOs) who are looking for holiday work. Desirable candidates may be considered for term time shifts as well, depending on the centre's needs.

About KPSOOSH:

We foster a supportive, collaborative workplace with above-ratio staffing, ongoing training, termly feedback, interactive meetings, social events, and recognition programs, including Educator of the Month and end-of-year bonuses.

We are a not-for-profit OOSH centre run by a team of volunteer parents (PMC).

IMPORTANT: Do not apply to this role unless you are available during the school holidays periods, particularly the upcoming holidays (we are open January 4th - February 2nd 2027).

Essential Criteria:

- Excellent communication skills
- Ensuring all children are ‘actively’ supervised at all times
- Attend training as requested by the Director.
- Ensuring secure food handling and hygiene practices are upheld at all times and encourage, maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness of program premises and facilities.
- Developing and fostering positive relationships with parents, caregivers, children and other key stakeholders.




- Assist in establishing daily routines and create appropriate rules and boundaries for children to encourage positive behaviour.
- Ability to assist in the delivery of learning experiences and program planning
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Willingness to undergo professional development and to adhere to the organisation's policy and procedures
- Hold a NSW Working with Children Clearance, or be willing to obtain one

Desirable Criteria:

- Experience with school age children
- Current first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications
- Have a certificate 4 in Out Of School Hours (OOSH) care or equivalent, or have experience working in OOSH
- Have knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework
- Be flexible and consistent available across morning and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a background check prior to commencement and Child Protection training as part of the induction process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you think this position is for you please email [email protected] your resume, a cover letter that outlines how you meet the above criteria and includes a brief explanation of why you would like to be part of the KPS OOSH Care team and names and contact details of two referees.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $30.13 – $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 20 per week

Benefits:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

- Are you available to work during the school holiday periods, particularly the upcoming holidays (4th of Jan - 2nd of Feb 2027)?

Experience:

- OOSH: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 OOSH Educator (Vacation Care Only) (Kensington)
🏢 Kensington Public School OOSH
📍 Kensington