Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated to implement and perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the OSHC Coordinator role.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with students and families to support children¿s academic, emotional and behavioural needs
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the OSHC position
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
As the OSHC Coordinator, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality care to primary school aged children at this service. This position reports to the school principal and business manager.
Essential
Demonstrated capacity to lead, coordinate and manage the delivery of an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service
Success in establishing and maintaining positive parent and community relationships
Demonstrated skills in working with diverse children
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to work within a team and embrace collaborative learning practices
Capability to develop understanding of childcare administration software
Working with Children Check (WWCC) or current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration
Completed or working towards a Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Children Services/Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care, Primary Education or equivalent.
First Aid training as prescribed in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 or willingness to obtain one
Food Handling Licence or willingness to obtain one.
Be willing to apply for a PRODA.
Desirable
As the Coordinator you be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of the OSHC program. You will:
Lead a session of care (Before or After School Care)
Support all casual staff to build capability within their role.
Undertake the completion of administrative tasks, accurately and in a timely manner, including, but not limited to, the completion of medical records, collection of data, staff records and other recording keeping matters as required. Develop and implement our Educational Program and follow the Curriculum Framework
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures specific for OSHC as set out by the Education and Care Services Nation Law Act 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and as required. Manage promotion of the program.
Coordinate and maintain the enrolments of students in accordance with the Education and Care Services Nation Law Act 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and policies and procedures of the service.
Ensure the inclusion of all children and young people within the service, including those with additional care needs
Manage the OSHC budget requirements provided and account for expenditures in accordance with school procedures to ensure food, resources and supplies are maintained and Child Care Subsidy (CCS) rebates are claimed.
Manage, monitor and undertake the preparation of nutritious food for students ensuring this is done in a healthy and safe manner in accordance with Food Handling Health and Nutrition guidelines, policies and procedures.
Provide regular reports to the School Council as required.
Work creatively and efficiently to implement both verbal and written skills, with the ability to write and communicate at a high-level
Prioritise and meet deadlines
Demonstrate initiative and capacity to work with minimal supervision and be autonomous
Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality
Be a high performer and multi-tasker
Have a high level of professionalism and work ethic
Work hard to build a strong rapport with our families, educators, the Yarraman Oaks Primary School community, and the wider community
Bring a high level of working knowledge, skills, and abilities to the role to support the Service to Exceed the National Quality Standards
Bring a high level of working knowledge and demonstrated implementation of the National Quality Framework, the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the Education and Care Services Regulations 2011- and MTOP as required for the provision of OSHC programs.
Attend professional development opportunities as appropriate to ensure knowledge and skills are up to date with current practices and trends in the OSHC sector.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
[email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
OSHC hours are 6:45am - 8:45am and 3:00 ¿ 6:00pm on weekdays. However, we are looking for a Co-ordinator to work 20hours each week (3:00-6:00 each day & five hours for administration) and to be available for morning shifts if our regular co-ordinator is unable.
We allow time for set up and paperwork in regular hours. Hours of work can be negotiated with the successful applicant.
The OSHC Service is closed on all school holidays and Curriculum Days.
Schol Profile:
Yarraman Oaks Primary School is a strong, inclusive community that proudly celebrates our diversity, and we are recruiting! We are seeking an enthusiastic education support team member to manage our Out of School Hours Care service.
Yarraman Oaks Primary School is a small school (approx. 230 learners) situated in a quiet pocket of Noble Park with quick access to Eastlink and Monash freeways, as well as convenient access to public transport (both bus and train). We have a friendly staff and an active community of parents and carers. Situated on 3 hectares, we have plenty of space for our learners to play and explore. We have designated Junior and Senior learning communities and playground areas and offer both Before and After School Care programs!
At Yarraman Oaks Primary School we deliver Literacy learning using a structured literacy approach supported by the Science of Reading. We offer a program that promotes skill development in Reading and Viewing, Writing, Speaking and Listening in a supportive and stimulating environment. Planning is based on the Victorian Curriculum and is supported by best practices around literacy acquisition. We use the Little Learners Love Literacy Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) program to develop Phonological & Phonemic Awareness. Writing genres are mapped throughout the year and sentence, paragraph and text level writing is taught systematically, linking to the Knowledge Unit content using The Writing Revolution to guide us. We have started using explicit direct instruction (EDI) across all year levels to deliver content.
Our Mathematics program is robust and is guided by the Victorian Curriculum and learner¿s data. Learners participate in 5 explicit mathematics lessons each week and selected learners participate in Maths Olympiad.
Our Specialist Programs provide outstanding opportunities for students to find and hone talents in the areas of Health, Visual Art, French, and Physical Education.
