Out of School Hours Care

About Us
Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in Orchard Hills, at the foot of the Blue Mountains.

Our OSHC program is registered for 100 students per day and operates 48 weeks of the year. We run before and after school care on site during school terms, and vacation care in the school holidays.

As our motto suggests, we Strive for the Highest in everything we do and represent. At PCS, we value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole school approach that sees consistency in our learning framework, pastoral care and wellbeing approach and drive for academic and personal excellence.

About the Position
We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and collaborative person to lead our amazing Before/After School Care and Vacation Care team. The successful candidate will be a passionate educator who is a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church.

This full time role will see you leading our thriving OSHC service for our students on the school grounds. You will be responsible for:

• effectively overseeing, supervising and managing the daily operation of our service
• understanding the needs of the children, families and staff
• maintaining the required administrative records and ensuring service compliance with both the regulatory standards and policies and procedures of our school
• rostering, mentoring and developing your team
• having adequate knowledge and understanding of the provision of education and care to children
• providing learning experiences and engaging programs for the students

You will be required to work split shifts during school terms and block shifts during vacation care and pupil free days.

About You
Along with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or a Bachelor Degree in Education, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• experience in a similar leadership role within OSHC
• a thorough knowledge of the regulatory requirements, including compliance and operations for OSHC services through the Department of Education
• successful leadership and management of a team
• collaborative, innovative and effective practice
• highly relational interpersonal skills with staff, students and parents
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• fun and positive attitude
• excellent ICT skills across a range of platforms
• current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
• national criminal history check (or willingness to obtain)
• Child Protection Certificates
• current Working With Children Check

You will be commencing with us on 20 January 2025. An induction process will be included prior to starting.

Benefits
We offer:

• Staff discount on school fees
• Opportunity for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing
• Access to extensive resources and state of the art facilities as part of an ELC-Year 12 school
• Freedom to plan and deliver enriching experiences every day
• Competitive salary

Applications close 4.00pm Monday 25 November 2024

How to apply
Visit the PCS website pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment to complete the Employment Application form. Please email your application and certified supporting documents to hr@pcs.nsw.edu.au. Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered.

Penrith Christian School is committed to child safety and complies with the requirements of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. All staff are required to comply with the applicable child protection legislation and ensure that the School's Child Safety policies and procedures are implemented at all times.