Lead Educator – Outside School Hours Care

Posted: 17/10/2025

Closing Date: 02/11/2025

Job Type: Ongoing - Full Time or Part Time

Location: The Friends' School, North Hobart

Job Category: Early Childhood Education

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The Friends' School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.

At Friends', we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.

If you're looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends' School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.

Why Work at The Friends' School?

At The Friends' School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:

Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).

Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.

Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.

More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.

Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.

About the Role

The Friends' School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lead Educator – Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) to join our Friends' Early Learning team.

This role will lead and support a team of educators in delivering high-quality Before and After School Care and Vacation Care programs for children aged 5–12 years. You will ensure a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment that encourages children to explore, play, and learn.

The Lead Educator will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate programs aligned with the My Time Our Place Framework. Success in this role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to promoting child wellbeing and professional growth within the team.

Key Focus Areas

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of educators to deliver high-quality OSHC programs.
• Oversee the development and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate educational and recreational programs.
• Ensure strict adherence to child safeguarding policies and mandatory reporting processes.
• Supervise children in your care and support colleagues in maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Promote and model reflective practice, continuous improvement, and professional learning.
• Maintain accurate documentation of children's engagement, attendance, and wellbeing, and communicate effectively with families.
• Ensure compliance with the National Law, National Regulations, and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Contribute to the Friends' Early Learning and OSHC Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Build and maintain professional, caring relationships with children, families, staff, and the wider school community.
• Support rostering, program planning, and administrative tasks as required.

A full outline of responsibilities is provided in the Position Description.

Essential Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved Diploma or Degree in Children's Services, Early Childhood Education, or Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood/Primary Teaching.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (employment category).
• A current National Police Check (less than 6 months old).
  ACECQA-approved First Aid qualification.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience leading a team in an OSHC or school-age care setting.
• Strong knowledge of My Time Our Place Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Ability to supervise and guide behaviour positively and effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience in reflective practice, continuous improvement, and quality program evaluation.
• Ability to work safely in an early learning environment and undertake the inherent requirements of the role.
• Supportive of the Purpose & Concerns and ethos of The Friends' School.
• Previous experience in an educational environment is highly regarded.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role, addressing the relevant Selection Criteria items 1,3,4,6 & 9.
• An updated resume detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.