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Role Details

St Mary Magdalene’s School is looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and reliable Crèche / Playgroup Education Support Officer to join our team based in our Community Hub.

This is a permanent part-time position working 6 hours per week, 9 weeks per school term, with the possibility of some additional hours as required.

Hours are:

• Tuesday 8:30am to 11:45pm
• Thursday 12:00pm to 2:45pm

The Creche/Playgroup Education Support Office role is perfect for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and wants to be part of a team that supports not only children but their families too. As part of the school’s wider community initiatives, the Hub provides a welcoming space for local families, offering care, learning, and play in a safe and nurturing environment. Alongside the Hub Leader you will play a key role in creating fun, engaging activities for young children and helping to build strong, positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.

Your Responsibilities

• Supervising and engaging children aged birth to 4 years
• Leading creative play, story time, and group activities in line with Supported Playgroups in Catholic Education guidelines
• Supporting children's emotional, social, and physical development
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and stimulating environment
• Communicating effectively with parents and carers
• Attending professional development and community engagement sessions as required

About You

We are looking for someone who can develop strong and positive relationships with the Community Hub families and can create an engaging environment for the young children attending the sessions.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Demonstrate experience working with young children (formal or informal)
• A kind, patient, and energetic personality
• A great team player with a positive attitude!
• Availability to attend professional development and community engagement sessions as required (these may be in addition to your regular working hours)

About Us

St Mary Magdalene’s School offers tuition-fee free primary education for the children in Adelaide’s north. We connect Life, Faith and Learning in the Mercy Tradition and welcome students and families from all faiths and backgrounds.

St Mary Magdalene’s is a warm and inclusive Primary School that celebrates diversity, collaboration and professional growth.  This is an opportunity to make a real difference in building the foundations in a child’s learning journey.

Additional Information

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date.
• The successful applicant will be required to attain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).

The successful candidates will be required to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working with Children Check, E-Screen, Applicant Declaration Form, First Aid Certificate and RRHAN.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

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