The Southport School is a leading Anglican School for boys and offers an OSHC program as part of its Long Day Care service.

We are seeking an experienced Group Leader (or above) qualified Early Childhood Educator to work alongside the OSHC Team Leader and Director of Preschool, delivering our OSHC and vacation care program for boys aged 4–12 years.

- Weekday shifts (Monday to Friday, term time) 3.00pm – 6.00pm in OSHC – Part Time, Term Time Contract
- Additional Full Time Contract Hours available in Vacation Care (Monday to Friday, school holidays) 7am – 3pm or 10am – 6pm depending on roster

Knowledge and Experience required:

Qualifications & Requirements

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (essential)
- Certified Supervisor Certificate for Group Leader (preferable)
- Current Paid Blue Card (essential)
- Current first-aid certificate including CPR (essential)
- National Criminal History Check (current or willing to obtain)

- Self-motivated, with effective consultative, interpersonal, and supervisory skills
- Experience interacting with groups of children from 4 – 12 years of age in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner
- Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs and documentation
- Have strong skills in guiding a team and supporting children with their behavioural needs
- Possess the ability to handle and respond to unforeseen accidents, incidents and emergencies
- Act professionally towards resolution of any conflict that may arise




- Have a solid knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework, My Time Our Place and the Education and Care National Regulations and Act
- Possess great verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed emotional intelligence to be able to remain calm and composed at all times
- Ability to positively build effective working relationships with stakeholders
- Working knowledge of Xplor is an advantage, but not essential

This is a permanent part time, term time (not casual) position during the school term, with full time hours in the school holiday vacation care program. Opportunity to grow and seek experience in our Preschool Classrooms as well.

Benefits

- Complimentary parking
- Complimentary gym access and Fitness Passport option
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to school facilities and wellbeing programs

If you are seeking experience and an opportunity to work in a recognised program and venue, and love to be busy, and part of a wonderful team workplace, then contact us.

Only applications submitted online will be considered and should include a cover letter and an updated resume. Please complete the online application in full. Applications close at 5:00 PM on Friday, 10 November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via telephone or email, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint ahead of the closing date.

Please direct any enquiries to our Director of Preschool ••••@tss.qld.edu.au or our People and Culture Team via ••••@tss.qld.edu.au

📌 OSHC Group Leader - Early Childhood Educator (Southport)
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