TeamKids - OSHC / Childcare - Coordinator (Director of Service)

Kids Capers OOSH; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Preston is seeking a Coordinator (Director of Service) to lead and inspire their team. This permanent, full-time role offers flexibility to work from home for admin hours and is focused on creating safe, fun environments for children. The ideal candidate is a natural leader with a diploma in early childhood education and a desire to foster relationships within the community. Competitive perks include additional pay, career progression, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Extra 10% on salary

Flexible work hours from home

Structured training and professional development

Up to 95% discount on enrolment fees

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching children.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in leading teams and managing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to create engaging activities for children.
• Build relationships with the school and community.
• Manage service compliance and documentation.

Skills

Natural leader

Strong problem-solving skills

Confident communicator

Energetic and enthusiastic

Education

Relevant Diploma qualification

Job description

TeamKids - OSHC / Childcare - Coordinator (Director of Service)

At TeamKids, we’re not just an OSHC provider. Owned and run by teachers, we are a team of passionate educators dedicated to enriching children’s lives

28th November, 2025

Exciting News - TeamKids has been approved for the Early Childhood Education & Care Retention Payment! That means our REMARKABLE Educators will now earn an EXTRA 10% on top of their award wage! More recognition, more reward — just for doing what you love.

All TeamKids leadership roles are assessed based on the complexity and size of the service. Final salary is confirmed during offer, aligned to our internal salary bands and the Children’s Services Award.

✨ Who is TeamKids?✨

TeamKids is the premium provider of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) throughout Australia. We exist to excite, engage and entertain children before school, after school and throughout school holidays.

Job Description

This permanent, full-time opportunity offers flexibility to work from home for your admin hours between service times. You'll be supported every step of the way by a Mentor and Regional Manager, ensuring you have everything you need to thrive in your role.

Service Location: Preston VIC, 3072

You’ll work across split shifts, Monday to Friday:

• Before school care: 6.30am-8.45am
• After school care: 2.30pm-6pm
• Admin hours: 9.25
• Total hours: 38

The Role -Be the Leader Who Makes a Lasting Impact!

What is a Director of Service?
As a Director of Service (commonly known as a Coordinator), you'll lead a team to create a safe, fun, and compliant program, plan engaging activities, supervise children, and build strong relationships with the school and community while managing your service.

• Build a fantastic relationship with your school and be an active member within the school and local community.
• Enjoy creative freedom to plan and deliver enriching experiences every day.
• Foster genuine relationships with children and their families.
• Lead and roster a passionate team of educators.
• Manage service compliance and medical documentation.

The Successful Candidate:

• You’re a natural leader with a passion for teaching children.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and still a big kid at heart!
• Confident communicator with children, parents, team members, and school principals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude.
• Passionate about creating enriching experiences for primary-aged children.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and love to have FUN!
• Relevant Diploma qualification (equivalent or working towards it) as per ACECQA standards.

The Perks

• ✨We’re approved for the ECEC Grant: Get an extra 10% with us!
• ✨Flexibility: Set your admin hours your way – work from home or spread them across one to five days.
• ✨Development Opportunities: Access structured training programs, professional development days, and mentorship from our Operations team.
• ✨Staff Discounts: Enjoy up to 95% discount on enrolment fees at any TK service!
• ✨Wellbeing Matters: Get support when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program.
• ✨Career Progression: With a 60% internal promotion rate, your next big career move could be just around the corner.
• ✨Employee Referral Program: Earn up to $500 for referring a friend.

Apply today!

At TeamKids, the safety and well-being of children is our highest priority. As part of our recruitment process, we carry out thorough background checks, reference checks, and screening to ensure all potential employees are committed to safeguarding children and have no history of behaviour that could compromise their safety.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we are committed to ensuring the safety of all children in our care. This means at TeamKids we are passionate about equality and diversity, we value every individual, we passionately protect and ensure every child’s safety, and are always seeking to be better and do better than yesterday.