School Program Leader - TAFE Students Preferred null

We’re seeking enthusiastic educators to join our Before and After School Program Team.

Teach, create, guide and have plenty of fun!

The role is active, inventive and enriching and the hours ensure you have a positive study/work/life balance.

Bring your imaginative, clever, curious and caring self to our cheerful, collaborative team and we will give you support, above-award wages, development opportunities and much more!

Position description

The Role:

As a Kingston Program Leader, you will work in a supportive environment, and be well-paid and highly respected as a Leader in the industry. The benefits you will receive as a member of our team include:

• The supportive and hands-on senior management team

• Ongoing paid professional development

• Extensive induction and mentoring program

• Additional Paid administrative hours (non-contact time)

• Opportunity to work additional hours during the school term and school
  holidays

• Travel allowances

• Uniform

Key responsibilities of the program leader role:

• Provide leadership and support to a fantastic team of Educators.

• Develop and implement a diverse and stimulating program, that matches the needs of the children within your care.

• Encourage and maintain an outstanding quality standard throughout the service.

• Assist in establishing daily routines and create appropriate limits and boundaries for children to encourage positive behaviour.

• Become part of the school community by building solid, positive relationships with school leaders and families/carers.

What you need to succeed at Kingston OSHC:

• A Bachelor of Education is desirable but not essential. A minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (All approved qualifications can be found on the AECQA website - IF YOU ARE STUDYING AN APPROVED COURSE YOU CAN WORK WITH US!!)

• Experience leading an Outside School Hours Program

• Exceptional Leadership skills and experience in Leading teams of Educators

• Sound knowledge of My Time, Our Place and the National Quality Standards

• Effective communication skills

What we can offer:

There are 2 part-time permanent positions one at Le Page Primary School in Cheltenham and one at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Mentone.

As an employee of the City of Kingston, you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, well-being initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.

Minimum level of study: Certificate, diploma or associate degree.