About the role

Our OSHC offers before and after school care as well as vacation care. Located on the grounds of East Gosford Public School. Our casuals are fully engaged to help proved a creative environment that is fun, warm, caring, and safe for all our children.

This is a permanent part time position, working a total of 25 hours per week. Working Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 9am and from 2pm to 6pm.

You will bring with you:

• Willingness to learn the My Time, Our Place Framework
• Ability to step up as a responsible person
• Ensuring a welcoming, safe, hygienic environment, reflective of best practices
• Creating a fun and engaging environment through play experiences
• Ability to form collaborative and positive relationship with colleagues
• Willingness to engage in professional development

Requirements

• Current and valid Working With Children Check clearance
• Completion of CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk

Highly Desirable

• Experience working with school aged children
• Qualifications in out of school age education and care or child care or studying Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one before starting

Culture and Benefits

We know that joining in a new role is a big decision – so here is what we can offer you:

• Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.

About us

At CatholicCare, we understand the importance of children getting off to a good start in happy, creative and supportive environments that provide opportunities for children to explore, make friends, build on their strengths and get any extra help they need to set them on a positive learning journey.

Our dedicated teams of educators embrace a child’s right to play and facilitate rich learning environments which are relevant, meaningful and full of possibilities, so children are safe, happy, healthy and included. We offer a range of services for children to suit their age and family preferences including early learning and care centres, out of school hours care, vacation care and family day care.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.