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Deadline Extended to 5p.m. on Wednesday 20 July 2022 The Board of Management of Kinvara Community Children's Service are seeking a dynamic, creative and engaging individual who enjoys working with children aged 3 months up to 12 years for the Childcare Service in Kinvara to lead this long established service. As a Childcare Manager you will be responsible for developing, managing and evaluating the childcare setting for the children that use the service ensuring that it supports and enhances the children’s development, social-emotional learning and academics. KCCS has always had play at its centre. Our ethos strives to encourage children to engage in freely chosen self-directed play, with independence and resilience being strongly promoted by staff. The adult’s role is seen as observer – one who strives to recognize the individuality of each child, regardless of their capabilities and who encourages each child to reach their full potential, by providing a rich environment for them to explore. We provide affordable and flexible quality childcare with a strong emphasis on inclusion and partnership with parents and the local community. This manager role has full responsibility and accountability for the maintenance of good practice standards in the management and delivery of a high quality early years and afterschool service. The Manager will be responsible for the efficient financial management and operations of the service. Closing date for applications is 5p.m. on Wednesday 20 July 2022 Interviews will take place on Saturday 23 July 2022 for shortlisted candidates. Please note, this date is subject to change by the Board of Management and/or the interview board. Interested candidates should send a current CV, letter of application, details of 2 references and copy of qualifications either by post or email to the following: Childcare Manager, Board of Management, c/o Secretary Board of Management, Kinvara Community Children's Service, Glebe Road, Kinvara, Co. Galway or kccsbom@gmail.com

An exciting position has arisen in Oakmount Creche, in the University College Dublin. This type of position does not come up very often, therefore it is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Professional who has the drive and a passion to grow professionally. The primary focus of this role is to assist and support the management team with the overall centre leadership. Contributing towards the development of a quality programme in tandem with nurturing positive relationships with parents, families and the team is paramount. To assume senior responabilites in the absence of the assistant manager. To guide and mentor the team in providing a nurturing envionment for the children, leading with examples of best practice that scaffold the childrens overall development. To foster an understanding of the mission of the centre, enstilling the values, and philospohies of Oakmount together with an understanding of the polcies & procedures.