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0.5 to full time by negotiationNorwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives; loving God, pursuing our purpose, and building our capacity, our community is focused upon facilitating great learning, the service of others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment.The College is seeking a Coordinator for our thriving Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program who will motivate and inspire a dedicated team of staff whilst building strong relationships with families and coordinating all day to day operations such as admin, health & safety and program development. As well as providing before and after school care, the OSHC service runs holiday programs during term breaks. The OSHC Coordinator is responsible for the successful management of both aspects of service. Commencing at the start of Term 3, or by negotiation, employment of the successful candidate will be subject to the conditions of the NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2018-2020.The Coordinator of OSHC will be expected to deliver a high quality program, promoting service excellence and safety. This will be achieved by supporting and mentoring a high performing, skilled and engaged staff team, and by providing an inclusive and fun environment in which children are engaged and well supervised. In addition to the leadership role the Coordinator will be required to provide hands on support and guide educators in all aspects of the program.The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship, as well as the following skills and experience;A strong understanding of and commitment to Christian education and the Christian development of children;A strong rapport with, empathy with, and understanding of school age children;A comprehensive understanding of the needs and differences of children;Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;A comprehensive understanding of the ‘MyTime, Our Place’ learning framework;Diploma in Children's Services (or working towards); OR Degree in Primary Education or Early Childhood Studies (or working towards) OR Equivalent Qualifications as approved by ACEQCA (Youth, Sports Science, Allied Health, Community, Welfare, Fitness, Leadership and more)Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an OSHC centre;An enthusiastic, inspiring and innovative personality with an ability to evoke a positive team culture and build community connections;A capacity to develop programs that differentiate opportunities for children andmanagement of rosters and coordination of budgets.Service Hours - these are provided to give candidates an opportunity to consider the service hours of the centre. The successful candidate will be expected to make themselves available for rostered supervision during these time frames;Monday - FridayBefore School Care (6.30am-9.00am) and;After School Care (2.30pm-6.30pm).Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working With Children Check clearance number or clearance letter, and must be able to live and work in NSW.Applications close on Monday, 27 May 2019.  AUD Riverstone 2765

Working with Children Check

Under the Child Protection [Working With Children] Act 2012 [NSW] and the Child Protection [Working with Children] Regulation 2013 [NSW] the College can only employ persons (who will be engaged in child-related work) who hold a verified WWCC clearance from the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian.

The College requires that all employees hold this clearance.

All employment applications must include a copy of the applicants WWCC clearance letter.

How to apply for a WWCC Clearance:

  • Complete an online application form available at www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au
  • When submitted online, the applicant will receive an application number
  • Take this number together with proof of identity to a Service NSW
  • Pay the $80 (tax deductible) charge for a five year clearance.

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