Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
423.8
286.9 teaching · 136.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,913
Language other than English
33%
Girls vs boys
1,441 girls · 1,472 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Lead an engaging Before and After School Care Program where children feel safe, supported and inspired.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Outside School Hours Care Coordinator to lead our program for Prep to Year 6 students at the Junior School (girls).
This is a rewarding, hands-on role offering 27.5 onsite hours each week, Monday to Friday during school terms, plus paid administration hours that may be worked flexibly and remotely and you will be paid for the school holidays.
The full-time position will include a split shift arrangement to support both our morning and afternoon care programs, with the following onsite hours:
This full-time ongoing position commences 25 January 2027.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Junior School (girls), duties include:
- Developing and leading an engaging and safe programme of indoor and outdoor activities that support the School's Culture of Thinking and Care and Wellbeing
- Leading and overseeing day to day programme development, implementation and evaluation of a high quality service with a strong focus on child saftey.
- Programme administration, including rostering and liaising with Accounts
- Leading and developing a team of staff in the day to day running of the programme and acting as a role model in the programme
- Performing the role of Nominated Supervisor, ensuring the program meets the NQS and relevant frameworks and the diverse needs of all children.
About you
You are an experienced and passionate educator committed to creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive and enriching…