Description:
Permanent Part-time
26 hours per week, 48 weeks per year
ESO Grade 4 (FTE)
St Mary’s Memorial School at Glenelg is seeking an Assistant Director to work closely with the OSHC Director in providing a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children in Before and After School Care as well as Vacation Care .
In this role, you will collaborate with the OSHC team to plan, deliver, and implement an effective program that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and communication , while promoting children’s agency over their learning.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs.
- The ability to model and teach appropriate behaviours while providing proactive support for children.
- Leadership experience , including supervising staff and managing unexpected situations.
- Experience supporting children with additional needs .
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion .
- Well-developed observation and reporting skills.
- Experience in administrative duties related to OSHC operations.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualifications recognised by ACECQA for working in a child-related industry.
- A current Working with Children Check and Catholic Clearance .
- A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012) .
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect - Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) training.
- A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time, Our Place framework.
- Food Safety Training (or willingness to undertake).
If you are committed to providing high-quality care in a supportive and engaging environment, we encourage you to apply.
We welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you.
How To Apply:
Please email your application, including:
- A cover letter to the attention of Mrs Sonja Smith, Principal
- A response to the role description criteria (no more than 3 pages)
- A CV including the names of 3 current referees with mobile phone contact details (including your last employer)
- Completed CESA Employment Declaration
St Mary's Memorial School reserves the right to interview and make an appointment before the closing date.
Applications Close:
Friday, 7 March 2025 at 5:00pm