Assistant Manager/Educational Leader

About Us:At Firefly HR, we redefine what it means to find exceptional talent in the education and care profession. We work exclusively with a select group of exceptional clients and candidates, ensuring that only the best are connected with the highest quality opportunities - like this one: 

Educational Leader – OSHC | Inner West Sydney

About the Role:

We're looking for a caring, passionate Educational Leader who wants to make a real difference every day. This role offers stability, meaningful leadership, and the support of structured split-shift hours.

Your week will include:

• Leading the design and delivery of engaging Before & After School Care programs, including programming, observations, and documentation of children's learning
• Creating a safe, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity
• Guiding smooth routines, transitions, and child-centred behaviour support
• Being the Responsible Person (RP) on shift, ensuring safety, compliance, and smooth operations
• Overseeing WHS, risk minimisation, and daily compliance tasks
• Building strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the school community
• Assisting with rostering, team coordination, and resource management

Why You'll Love It?

• Lead as the Responsible Person (RP) and shape safe, high-quality programs
• $75K base salary + Educational Leader allowance
• Full-time split shift (7–9:30am & 1–6pm) with split shift allowance
• 10% Worker Retention Grant (when approved)
• 6-month probation with performance-based pay review
• Opportunity to lead reflective practice, drive program quality, and mentor educators
• Paid admin time included within roster
• A culture of trust, respect, and calm
• Community-driven, values-led environment

About the Service:

This is a warm, community-rooted OSHC located within school grounds in Sydney's Inner West. Run by a parent-led committee, the service is:

• Meeting-rated in its latest A&R
• Powered by Xplor for CCMS and programming
• Known for its inclusive, relationship-focused approach
• Dedicated to staff wellbeing, reflection, and ongoing professional growth

You'll join a small, supportive team led by a thoughtful Director who values collaboration and professionalism.

About You:

You're reflective, reliable, and committed to creating environments where children thrive.

You bring:

• Experience in OSHC or early years education
• Confidence working across BSC & ASC routines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Leadership ability to guide practice and mentor staff
• A professional, values-driven approach to child safety and wellbeing

Bonus (not essential): Diploma in School Age Education & Care (or working towards).

Child Safeguarding:

Looking for an individual that will understand, adhere to, and promote The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (the Child Safe Standards). In your position, you will help to take action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people. 

Child safeguarding methods for this position, include, but are not limited to: 

• A QLD Working With Children Check (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain.
• Thorough screening.
• Reference checks.
• A national criminal history check.

What now?

Ready to Jump In?  

Don't sit on the fence. Click apply and show us why this could be the fresh start you've been looking for.  

Feel free to get creative with your application - tell us what makes you tick, share a favourite memory from your time in OSHC, or just tell us why you're ready for something new (whether looking for a change from ECE or teaching, not just OSHC)? 

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