Team Leader/Educational Leader

Lead with Purpose in OOSH! Team Leader/Educational Leader - John Palmer Public School

Full Time - Immediate Start

Join a team that makes a difference every single day.
At Northwest Community Childcare (NWCC) we're not just a workplace - we're a community. As a thriving Not-For-Profit organisation in the heart of Sydney's Northwest, we provide high-quality Outside of School Hours Care with a focus on fun, growth, and community connection.

We're proud of our ULTRA values - they drive everything we do. And right now, we're on the lookout for a passionate, experienced, and motivated Team Leader to help us shape the future at our John Palmer Public School service (licensed for 197 children).

About the Role
As Team Leader, you'll be an essential part of our leadership team - mentoring staff, leading by example, and ensuring our service is the best it can be for children, families, and the community.

In this role you will:

• Support and mentor a dynamic team of educators

• Overseeing program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Ensure compliance with all regulations and NWCC policies & procedures.

• Assist with key administrative and operational tasks.

• Help lead the service through Assessment and Rating.

• Being the Educational Leader, you will manage the planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of the program

• Be ready to step into the Nominated Supervisor role as per the needs of the Service (training will be provided)

• Report directly to the Nominated Supervisor. 

About You
You're a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, fun, and meaningful environment. You're passionate about children's wellbeing and development, and you're ready to take your OOSH career to the next level.

You'll bring:

• A Diploma in School Aged Education and Care/Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care (or equivalent)

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar role within a large OOSH setting

• Proven leadership and mentoring experience

• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and "My Time, Our Place"

• A collaborative, can do attitude with great organisational skills

• Confidence with compliance, rostering, and administration

• A current Working with Children Check and cleared National Police Check

• GECCKO Child Safety Certificate, First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training, Food Safety Supervisor and Child Protection certificate

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail

• You are able to demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and values of NWCC

Why NWCC?

We're not just offering a job - we're offering a career with purpose.

• Permanent Full-Time position - 76 hours per fortnight

• Above Award Wages - we recognise experience and passion

• Work-Life Balance - split shifts available on some days

• Uniforms and laundry allowance

• Professional Growth - we invest in YOU

• A supportive, fun-loving culture grounded in real community impact

• 2 wellbeing days per calendar year

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and grow in an organisation that values people and purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now
Send your resume and a cover letter addressing the above criteria to: *******@nwcm.com.au.

Applications Close - Thursday 20 August 2026, however applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be immediate for the right candidate

Let's build something amazing together.