Sturt Street Community School OSHC | Adelaide Are you a qualified educator who enjoys working with school-aged children and believes that positive relationships are at the heart of children’s wellbeing, belonging and development? We’re looking for a capable and enthusiastic educator to join our OSHC team. You may already be an experienced Senior Educator, or you may be ready to develop your skills and confidence in taking on greater responsibility. What matters most to us is finding someone whose approach aligns with our service philosophy and the way we work with children. We value relational and child-centred practice, children’s wellbeing and participation, play and creativity, inclusion, reflective practice and a willingness to learn and grow. The Offer A part-time role offering
- A minimum of 10 hours per week during school terms and;
- Increased hours during Vacation Care and can be negotiated based on availability.
- Regular availability on Mondays and Fridays is essential, with opportunities for additional hours.
- A varied role combining hands-on work with children and dedicated administration time.
- Opportunities to take on and develop day-to-day leadership responsibilities when the Director or Assistant Director is away.

Key responsibilities

- Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Create opportunities for children to play, connect, explore, create and contribute.
- Support children's wellbeing, emotional awareness, regulation and inclusion through calm and relational practice.
- Listen and respond to children's ideas, interests and perspectives, supporting their meaningful participation in the program.




- Plan and deliver engaging experiences that respond to children's interests, strengths and needs.
- Provide active supervision and contribute to a protected, welcoming and well-organised environment.
- Contribute to programming, documentation, reflection and service administration.
- Develop the confidence and capability to coordinate the day-to-day program when required, supporting educators, managing routines and responding to the needs of children and the service. About you
- Hold a relevant qualification recognised for work as a qualified educator in a South Australian OSHC service.
- Have experience working with school-aged children, preferably in OSHC.
- Value relationships and connection as central to working effectively with children.
- Take a calm, thoughtful and proactive approach when children need support.
- Value child voice and children's active participation in shaping their experiences.
- Enjoy creating opportunities for play, creativity, movement, exploration and shared experiences.
- Are inclusive, respectful and responsive to the diversity of children and families.
- Work collaboratively and are willing to reflect on and develop your practice.
- Have the judgement and willingness to take on greater responsibility, with the capacity to develop your confidence in day-to-day leadership.
- Hold a current Working with Children Check and relevant child protection and first aid training, or are willing to obtain the required training before commencing. Previous Senior Educator or leadership experience would be welcomed but is not essential. We are equally interested in educators with the right approach, values and potential who are ready to grow into the responsibilities of the role.

📌 Qualified Educator (Adelaide)
🏢 Sturt St Community School OSHC
📍 Adelaide