Position Title After School Care / Activities Supervisor
Reports To Pre-Prep Coordinator / Head of Junior School
Department Junior School
Location All Souls St Gabriels School
Employment Conditions As per the All Souls St Gabriels School Enterprise Agreement
Classification School Officer, Level 2
Contact Officer Head of Junior School
Phone 07 4787 1433
Email
[email protected]
About All Souls St Gabriels School
All Souls St Gabriels School (ASSG) is an independent, co-educational, Pre-prep to Year 12 day and boarding school in the Anglican tradition. Located in Charters Towers, 130km southwest of
Townsville, the School caters to students from all over Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Charters Towers is an educational hub hosting several well-established boarding schools.
Our Mission To nurture young people in the development of their mind, body, and spirit.
Our Vision
Shaping students who seize opportunities and have the skills, knowledge, and desire to contribute, lead, and serve.
Our Values
- Integrity – We are honest with ourselves and others; we listen to our conscience to do the
right thing.
- Respect – We have respect for ourselves and others, history and tradition, and our
environment.
- Resilience – We are encouraged to extend ourselves, to see every hardship, challenge,
and error as a learning experience and an opportunity to grow.
- Service – Our School motto, Severe regnare est (“To serve is to reign”), inspires us to think
beyond ourselves and to consider the needs of others and our community. We are a School that actively promotes child-safe standards and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of our young people as required under the Child Safe Organisation Act 2024.
Position Purpose The After School Care / Activities Supervisor plays a crucial role in the school supporting students who remain after school in the after school care / activities program/s. After school care / activities supervision ranges from 3:00pm – 5:15pm Monday to Friday during term time.
The role holder will be responsible for organising engaging activities for the students in their care each afternoon.
Organisational Relationships
Internal Relationships
- Head of Junior School
- Pre-Prep Coordinator
- Other Staff – as required
External Relationships
- Parents, caregivers and community members – as required
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role is reflected in the delivery of a safe, well-managed, and engaging after-school program where students feel supported and actively participate. The supervisor consistently upholds child safety standards, communicates effectively, and manages activities and administration with professionalism and reliability.
Key Accountabilities
Children’s Health and Safety Key Tasks
- Manage student attendance, ensuring children do not leave the School premises except
in accordance with the National Regulations – when collected by a parent or authorised nominee or in an emergency evacuation situation; risk assessed excursions or regular outings
- Follow procedures to ensure visitors to the service are always supervised
- Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation
and safety issues relating to facilities and resources, children, educators, staff and visitors
- Ensure correct manual handling techniques and procedures are followed and assist by
identifying manual handling hazards and risks within the service
- Ensure preparation and storage of food adhere to relevant food safety standards
- Ensure the administration of first aid or medication occurs in compliance with relevant
policies and procedures Developing and Maintaining Positive Relationships
- Work effectively and collegially as a member of a School team
- Exercise effective communication skills with children, colleagues, parents or guardians,
and others
- Participate in partnerships with colleagues to reflect critically and constructively upon and
improve the After School Care / Activities practices
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive or private information about children, families,
colleagues and the School, and communicate information appropriately when necessary in the interests and well-being of the ASSG community
Effective and Productive Administration
- Complete administrative tasks accurately, according to necessary administrative deadlines, and maintain accurate records
- Undergo Child Protection training annually
- Present and work in a professional manner and be cognisant that your conduct reflects the
School’s reputation Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
- Maintain a strong understanding of the principles of Workplace Health and Safety as they apply in a school
- Comply with all WHS policies, procedures, and directions
- Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others
- Participate in safety training, consultation, and hazard reporting
- Use equipment safely and follow correct manual handling techniques
- Report any hazards, incidents, injuries, or near-misses immediately
- Complete the School’s mandatory training annually, which includes the WH&S; module
Extent of Authority
- No financial delegation
- Works under supervision and follows established processes and instructions
- Manages own tasks within defined guidelines
- No supervision of other staff
Key Challenges
- Balancing student safety with delivering engaging, inclusive activities for a mixed-age group each afternoon
- Managing varying student behaviours and needs while maintaining a positive, structured
environment
- Ensuring strict compliance with child safety, WHS, and administrative requirements within
a designated timeframe
Ideal Candidate
Mandatory Requirements
- Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Legal right to work in Australia
- Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
General Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the ethos of Anglican education
- Work as a member of a co-operative and professional team
- Demonstrate a high level of communication and organisational skills
- Be concerned about the needs of students
- Communicate sensitively and confidentially with parents/caregivers and students
📌 After School Care / Activities Supervisor (Charters Towers)
🏢 All Souls St Gabriels School
📍 Charters Towers