About the Opportunity

John Paul College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Educational Leader to join our well-established Outside School Hours Care team as Second in Charge. This is a permanent part-time role of approximately 25 to 30 hours per week, with regular working hours between 12pm and 6pm. Hours are flexible and negotiable with the successful candidate.

Working closely with our Head of OSHC, you'll help lead the delivery of Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care programs for Kindergarten and Primary aged students, while also stepping in as Responsible Person when needed.

Whether you're an OSHC educator looking to continue to grow in your leadership experience, an early childhood leader ready for your next challenge, or someone with a strong background in school age care, this is a genuine opportunity to build your leadership career within a supportive and high performing team.

Set across 33 hectares in Daisy Hill, our campus offers modern facilities, beautiful grounds, and a College community that is connected, proud, and genuinely invested in the people who work here.

What You’ll Do

The OSHC Educational Leader will assist the Head of OSHC to:

• Design impactful programs: Lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of engaging, developmentally appropriate programs aligned with My Time, Our Place (MTOP) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Mentor and guide: Support and build the capacity of OSHC Educators through coaching, feedback, and modelling best practice in child engagement and positive behaviour management
• Lead operational excellence: Assist with rostering through Deputy, monitor bookings and attendance through Xplor, and ensure staffing ratios remain compliant and within budget
• Champion compliance: Maintain accurate records, support policy review, and ensure the service operates in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Law, and National Regulations
• Build community: Create a warm and welcoming environment for children and families, and act as a trusted point of contact within the service Step up in leadership: Act as Responsible Person in the absence of the Head of OSHC, exercising sound judgement across day to day operation

About You

You're an experienced educator with a genuine passion for school age care and a natural ability to support and inspire a team.

You may come from an OSHC background already in a mentoring or lead educator capacity, or you may be an early childhood professional ready to step into a more senior role.

You'll bring:

• A Diploma of School Age Education and Care or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in an OSHC or school age care setting, including experience in an educational leadership or mentoring capacity
• Working knowledge of the NQF, Education and Care Services National Regulations, and the EYLF or MTOP framework
• Confidence using rostering and booking systems, with experience in Deputy and Xplor highly regarded
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build genuine relationships with children, families, and staff
• A current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualification, or willingness to obtain
• A current Blue Card or Positive Notice, or willingness to obtain one

What we offer

• Generous remuneration package including 12.75% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
• Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, RemServ
• Generous leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rated) and paid parental leave
• Complimentary access to our on-campus gym and pool
• Discounted tuition fees at John Paul College for staff children
• Complimentary on-campus OSHC for staff children
• Corporate discounts with partners such as RemServ, Mazda, Medibank and Commonwealth Bank
• Paid co-curricular opportunities, including coaching and supporting teams across sport, performing arts, debating, e-sports, and other activities
• Study support for further qualifications
• Professional learning opportunities for every educator
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Opportunity to be a part of a friendly, experienced and well-respected team

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you are interested in joining the wonderful John Paul College community in this amazing opportunity, send through your application now!

How to Apply

Applications are to be made by clicking Apply below.

To assist us with determining your suitability for this role, please ensure your application includes the following information -

• Your cover letter is addressed to the attention of Lisa O’Neill – Recruitment Officer and should share with us your experience and what you will bring to the role
• Your current resume includes your qualifications and employment history.
• And the names and contact details for at least two professional referees. 

John Paul College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The College reserves its right to interview and offer this role prior to the closing date of this advertisement. If you are interested in joining John Paul College, please do not hesitate in applying as soon as possible.

John Paul College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We embed child safety into everything we do, including how we recruit and support our people. All successful candidates will be required to hold a current Blue Card prior to commencing employment and may be subject to disclosure and suitability checks as part of Queensland's Reportable Conduct Scheme.