OSHC Educators – Bluewater SS

We’re Educators. We’re born to make a difference – Rita Pierson 

BRAND NEW SERVICE – 2025 COMMENCEMENT  

Please be advised interviews for this role will not be conducted until week of the 6th of Jan 2025

Are you a confident, enthusiastic, and passionate Educator with good initiative who is born to make a difference? Are you looking to support and G.R.O.W a leading OSHC service? Our Bluewater State School Service in Bluewater, QLD is waiting for you! 

ABOUT OUR SERVICE AT BLUEWATER:

• New Program, commencing from Day One, Term One in 2025!
• Build a lasting relationship within the school, families and the community. 
• An amazing chance to kickstart this brand-new program and make it great! 

ABOUT YOU:

• Certificate III in Children’s Services or equivalent (or working towards) 
• Employee Working with Children Check (Paid QLD Blue Card) 
• Childcare/OSHC Experience 
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and CPR Certificates (or willing to obtain)
• Valid QLD Driver’s License (or valid form of ID)
• Energetic, Enthusiastic and Kind
• A Passion for Working with School Aged Children.

WHAT WILL YOUR HOURS LOOK LIKE:

To be successful in this role, ideally you would be available within the below hours: 

• Before School Care – Monday – Friday from 6.00AM – 9.00AM 
• After School Care – Monday – Friday from 2.30PM – 6.00PM
• Various shifts during school holiday programs 

PPT Roles may be available as per service needs. This can be reviewed and discussed closer to service commencement. 

OUR VALUES:

School Plus is committed to children’s voices and creating a patch for every child to G.R.O.W.  

Our teams are Grounded, both as individuals and as a team, by being mindful and taking responsibility in our roles, as we build open, purposeful and lasting Relationships. Our teams take Ownership of our roles and have pride in all that we do – in order to create endless opportunities for magic, imagination and Wonder. We want you to come on our journey with us.  

WHY CHOOSE SCHOOL PLUS:

• Dedicated and supportive Leader who will help you GROW into the educator you were born to be
• Lots of training – with your colleagues and our specialist team in support office – we want you to GROW 
• We are committed to your GROWth – we will map your OSHC career path to get you where you want to go 
• We are on a mission to change OSHC – so come along and be prepared to do different 
• We know people like you know more people, so we have a very generous referral program 
• And of course, we pay you all your allowances required by law, including uniforms and split shift. 
• Meaningful Work – Children come first in all that we do. School Plus exists to give every child a patch to GROW 
• Staff discount program for your children to attend our programs 
• No weekend work 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program 
• Ongoing roles – School Plus is expanding, and we want you along for the journey! 
• Recognition and Appreciation – we see you! Our Reward and Recognition Program shows you the appreciation you deserve.  

WHAT OUR STAFF SAY:

“Working at School Plus has given me the opportunity to be a mentor and a role model for the children and the staff that I get to be with every day.”

“Working at School Plus has given me the opportunity to be a positive influence in children’s lives and support their learning and development.”

“School Plus further provides me with a supportive team that enables me to build workplace friendships, all while doing what I love.”

“The team is fun to work with and are a big part of me enjoying my job.”

ABOUT SAFEFGUARDING CHILDREN:

School Plus are a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. The successful applicant is required to possess a current and valid ‘working with children’ check and is subject to a satisfactory criminal history record check.

As part of Safeguarding children and School Plus screening process, all checks and referees will be verified.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact us on 1300 018 310 or email recruitment@ourpatchgroup.com 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years’ experience do you have as an Outside School Hours Care Educator?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have professional child care experience?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care?