We are looking to hire an Early Years Manager to join our fun bubbly team for our new centre in Navan.
Requirements are:
Experience in a Manager/Assistant Manager Role in an Early Years Setting is a must.
Minimum of level 6 major award or the equivalent.( Please go to DCYA.gov.ie to see qualifications which meet the minimum standards.)
An in-depth understanding of the developmental needs of children.
A clear understanding of Aistear and Siolta and how to document the curriculum.
Ensuring positive relationships are developed and maintained with children and parents and team members.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
15/03/2023
Full time
We are looking to hire an Early Years Manager to join our fun bubbly team for our new centre in Navan.
Requirements are:
Experience in a Manager/Assistant Manager Role in an Early Years Setting is a must.
Minimum of level 6 major award or the equivalent.( Please go to DCYA.gov.ie to see qualifications which meet the minimum standards.)
An in-depth understanding of the developmental needs of children.
A clear understanding of Aistear and Siolta and how to document the curriculum.
Ensuring positive relationships are developed and maintained with children and parents and team members.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
The Childcare Manager will oversee and co-ordinate the efficient operation of these services to the highest standards in line with Tusla and Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth requirements.
06/03/2023
Full time
The Childcare Manager will oversee and co-ordinate the efficient operation of these services to the highest standards in line with Tusla and Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth requirements.
Happy Days Preschool part of Ratoath Community Centre & The Venue Theatre, Co. Meath wishes to recruit an Early Years Manager, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Happy Days has proudly won numerous awards for its innovative approach to childcare from mindfulness, zumba to pen-pals with nursing residents. Our award wining child focused preschool is designed for the development of children where we all work together tapping into our creative side whilst having fun.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated, enthusiastic leader who is driven by the enjoyment and satisfaction gained from caring for children in a fast paced environment.
27/02/2023
Term Time (September - June)
Happy Days Preschool part of Ratoath Community Centre & The Venue Theatre, Co. Meath wishes to recruit an Early Years Manager, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Happy Days has proudly won numerous awards for its innovative approach to childcare from mindfulness, zumba to pen-pals with nursing residents. Our award wining child focused preschool is designed for the development of children where we all work together tapping into our creative side whilst having fun.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated, enthusiastic leader who is driven by the enjoyment and satisfaction gained from caring for children in a fast paced environment.
Amazing opportunity for career advancement. We are looking for various positions to include experienced Early Years manager, After school manager, Afterschool and Early Years Educator to join our team based in Lucan.
Positions Available:
- Early Years Manager
- Afterschool Manager
- Early Years and Afterschool Educators
Full time or term time contracts available
Rate of pay dependant on qualifications and experience.
- Management positions will require the successful candidates to work in partnership with the general manager to ensure the efficient day-to-day running and management of the early years and after school facility.
- administrative, organisational and computer skills essential
- confidence in communicating with staff, parents and inspection bodies
- knowledge of all legislation pertaining to the Childcare field
- Experience with funding models ECCE, NCS, CCSP and Core Funding
- Experience with HIVE
- Experience with inspections from Pobal, DES, and Tusla
- Maintenance of children and staff records in line with Tusla requirements
- Working with/alongside professional bodies such as AIM/Better Start and working alongside with speech & language therapist, Early Years Specialists etc.
- experience in a childcare manager role preferable but not required
- Must hold a minimum level 7 qualification in early years
Early Years and Afterschool roles require minimum level 6 with experience working in early years and/or Afterschool environment
All candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting
17/02/2023
Full & Part Time
Amazing opportunity for career advancement. We are looking for various positions to include experienced Early Years manager, After school manager, Afterschool and Early Years Educator to join our team based in Lucan.
Positions Available:
- Early Years Manager
- Afterschool Manager
- Early Years and Afterschool Educators
Full time or term time contracts available
Rate of pay dependant on qualifications and experience.
- Management positions will require the successful candidates to work in partnership with the general manager to ensure the efficient day-to-day running and management of the early years and after school facility.
- administrative, organisational and computer skills essential
- confidence in communicating with staff, parents and inspection bodies
- knowledge of all legislation pertaining to the Childcare field
- Experience with funding models ECCE, NCS, CCSP and Core Funding
- Experience with HIVE
- Experience with inspections from Pobal, DES, and Tusla
- Maintenance of children and staff records in line with Tusla requirements
- Working with/alongside professional bodies such as AIM/Better Start and working alongside with speech & language therapist, Early Years Specialists etc.
- experience in a childcare manager role preferable but not required
- Must hold a minimum level 7 qualification in early years
Early Years and Afterschool roles require minimum level 6 with experience working in early years and/or Afterschool environment
All candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting
St. Benedict’s Creche is a community based creche in the Kilbarrack area of Dublin 5. We operate a part-time play-based setting for children ranging from 1- 5 years.
The Board of Management is looking to recruit an energetic, enthusiastic person to run our community childcare setting combined with a role as a ECCE room leader (9am-12pm). Our service currently has an administrator to assist the Manager with creche administrative duties.
The setting operates over a 49-week period. 27 Hours per week
Start Date: Immediate
The service has appointed an Administrative assistant to relieve the Manager of the heavy administrative duties usually included in their role.
The service Manager will work in ratio from 9-12, will perform some light administration between 12 – 2 and will be afforded a further 2 hours during the working week which can be allocated to any additional tasks, including an option to work these 2 hours from home.
01/02/2023
Part time
St. Benedict’s Creche is a community based creche in the Kilbarrack area of Dublin 5. We operate a part-time play-based setting for children ranging from 1- 5 years.
The Board of Management is looking to recruit an energetic, enthusiastic person to run our community childcare setting combined with a role as a ECCE room leader (9am-12pm). Our service currently has an administrator to assist the Manager with creche administrative duties.
The setting operates over a 49-week period. 27 Hours per week
Start Date: Immediate
The service has appointed an Administrative assistant to relieve the Manager of the heavy administrative duties usually included in their role.
The service Manager will work in ratio from 9-12, will perform some light administration between 12 – 2 and will be afforded a further 2 hours during the working week which can be allocated to any additional tasks, including an option to work these 2 hours from home.
Hi-5 Childcare ltd looking for an experienced childcare manager to join our team.
We can offer a fair rate of pay dependant on experience and qualifications.
The success candidate is required to ensure the efficient day-to-day running and management of the childcare is kept in high standards always. Ensuring the full daycare /afterschool is working in accordance with all The Child Care Regulations.
20/01/2023
Full time
Hi-5 Childcare ltd looking for an experienced childcare manager to join our team.
We can offer a fair rate of pay dependant on experience and qualifications.
The success candidate is required to ensure the efficient day-to-day running and management of the childcare is kept in high standards always. Ensuring the full daycare /afterschool is working in accordance with all The Child Care Regulations.
Kiddies Choice Creche Preschool and Afterschool
CELBRIDGE CO KILDATE
Main Job Purpose: To be the senior member of the childcare team and to take responsibility for ensuring high quality and best practice standards are maintained at the service always. To work in close co-operation with management in relation to the overall delivery of service provided by the Centre.
21/12/2022
Full time
Main Job Purpose: To be the senior member of the childcare team and to take responsibility for ensuring high quality and best practice standards are maintained at the service always. To work in close co-operation with management in relation to the overall delivery of service provided by the Centre.
Busy Kids Creche are currently recruiting a Creche Manager for their Creche based in Ballycumin, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland .
The Position is a Full Time Permanent position, 40 hours per week Monday – F riday.
Benefits of working for Busy Kids Creche:
Employee Well-Being Program
Career Progression
Training and Development Provided
Education Assistance Program
Refer a Friend Bonus
Employer Discount Arrangements
Role Summary: To work in partnership with the Management Board of Busy Kids to ensure the efficient day-to-day running and management of the Crèche and to provide direct pre-school provision to children aged 0 – 12 years. The Manager is responsible to direct and coordinate the management of Busy Kids, establish and maintain a standard of care and education in accordance with the best national and international practices and within available resources. Coordinate the management of all staff in establishing and maintaining the standard as set out by Sonas Busy Kids and Tusla Regulations. Establish and maintain relationships with children and families that are based on respect and equality.
01/11/2022
Full time
Busy Kids Creche are currently recruiting a Creche Manager for their Creche based in Ballycumin, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland .
The Position is a Full Time Permanent position, 40 hours per week Monday – F riday.
Benefits of working for Busy Kids Creche:
Employee Well-Being Program
Career Progression
Training and Development Provided
Education Assistance Program
Refer a Friend Bonus
Employer Discount Arrangements
Role Summary: To work in partnership with the Management Board of Busy Kids to ensure the efficient day-to-day running and management of the Crèche and to provide direct pre-school provision to children aged 0 – 12 years. The Manager is responsible to direct and coordinate the management of Busy Kids, establish and maintain a standard of care and education in accordance with the best national and international practices and within available resources. Coordinate the management of all staff in establishing and maintaining the standard as set out by Sonas Busy Kids and Tusla Regulations. Establish and maintain relationships with children and families that are based on respect and equality.
We are seeking experienced and dynamic Managers and Assistant Managers for our centres in Dublin with responsibility for sharing the management duties, including the day to day running of the creche centre and to lead and inspire the staff team with best-practice standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly driven, experienced, motivated individual with a successful track record within the childcare sector to join our team.
What we offer:
Permanent Health Insurance
Life Insurance Cover
Annual leave allowance of up to 34 days, including bank holidays
Support for further education and continuous professional development
Childcare support
07/10/2022
Full time
We are seeking experienced and dynamic Managers and Assistant Managers for our centres in Dublin with responsibility for sharing the management duties, including the day to day running of the creche centre and to lead and inspire the staff team with best-practice standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly driven, experienced, motivated individual with a successful track record within the childcare sector to join our team.
What we offer:
Permanent Health Insurance
Life Insurance Cover
Annual leave allowance of up to 34 days, including bank holidays
Support for further education and continuous professional development
Childcare support
We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious Manager and Deputy manager to provide the highest standard of professional leadership in the operating of our busy full-day care in Dublin 15.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong communication skills
- Positive can-do attitude
- Demonstrate the ability to problem solve, presenting creative solutions and initiative
- Demonstrate the ability deal with conflicts and challenges in a professional manner.
14/09/2022
Full time
We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious Manager and Deputy manager to provide the highest standard of professional leadership in the operating of our busy full-day care in Dublin 15.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong communication skills
- Positive can-do attitude
- Demonstrate the ability to problem solve, presenting creative solutions and initiative
- Demonstrate the ability deal with conflicts and challenges in a professional manner.
We are seeking experienced and dynamic Centre Managers & Assistant Managers for our centres across Dublin with responsibility for sharing the management duties, including the day-to-day running of the creche centre and to lead and inspire the staff team with best practice standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly driven, experienced, motivated individual with a successful track record within the childcare sector to join our team.
What we offer:
Permanent Health Insurance
Life Insurance Cover
Annual leave allowance of up to 23 days
Support for further education and continuous professional development
Childcare support
09/08/2022
Full time
We are seeking experienced and dynamic Centre Managers & Assistant Managers for our centres across Dublin with responsibility for sharing the management duties, including the day-to-day running of the creche centre and to lead and inspire the staff team with best practice standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly driven, experienced, motivated individual with a successful track record within the childcare sector to join our team.
What we offer:
Permanent Health Insurance
Life Insurance Cover
Annual leave allowance of up to 23 days
Support for further education and continuous professional development
Childcare support
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
04/07/2022
Full time
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
The Early Years Director will report to the Board of Management.
Duties include:
Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Centre.
Organisation of a safe and stimulating environment for the children attending the Centre. Ensuring adherence to all health and safety requirements.
To act as positive role model and provide leadership to staff in relation to all aspects of early education practice, and to ensure they can effectively fulfil their roles within the centre.
Planning and implementation of all educational programmes and ensuring best practice in line with the national curriculum Aistear and Siolta the early years quality framework.
To ensure that all practice is child centered and responsive to the needs of children.
To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of equality issues and the different customs, cultures, and family structures to ensure that equality and diversity is recognized and celebrated throughout the curriculum.
To ensure an effective communication system with parents/guardians is maintained and to carry out induction meetings with parents.
Act as the Designated Liaison person as per Children First legislation.
Ensuring Children First legislation is implemented and adhered to and that all staff have undergone and updated the appropriate training
Development and maintenance of all documentation for Tusla, statutory requirements of the service, Pobal requirements, employment requirements.
To comply with all the relevant legislation, regulations, and all preschool inspections.
Supervision and support to all the centre’s staff.
Supervising all work carried out in the centre.
Reading staff records of the children, arranging children’s reviews and where necessary requesting additional special reports from the staff.
Convening regular staff meetings.
Conducting regular staff reviews.
Attending meetings concerning the children in the centre, e.g., case conferences, reviews, meitheals etc.
Organizing and planning Selection Committee meetings.
Arranging starting dates and assigning children to suitable groups.
Contacting referring workers and or members of the community care team or other agencies when necessary.
Acting as health and safety officer and ensuring all health and safety procedures are observed and a risk management system is in place.
Inviting and encouraging parents to participate in the work of the centre and to contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children.
Organisation for individual and group meetings with parents.
Organising and ordering of food, cleaning materials and replacement of school equipment.
Overseeing the work of the cook and planning menus, which are nutritious and economical. Ensuring that the kitchen adheres to all the necessary regulations of public health.
Overall maintenance of the premises.
Liaising with all outside agencies. Making connections with other local community groups to ensure best practice. Building connections with all the local primary schools to assist children make a good transition to primary education.
The manager will report/liaise as appropriate with County Childcare Committee, DCEDIT, national voluntary organizations and other external agencies.
The Manager will report/liaise with the range of services provided by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency which has responsibility for the following range of services:
Child Welfare and Protection Services, including family support services.
Early Years (pre-school) Inspection Services
Educational Welfare responsibilities including School completion programmes and Home School Liaison
Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services
Services related to the psychological welfare of children
Alternative Care and Adoption
Keeping of all centre accounts. The centre uses accounting software such as QuickBooks. A good working knowledge of the various Pobal funding streams e.g., ECCE schemes, NCS and AIM.
Anticipating and monitoring spending for the centre. Creating financial budgets and ensuring the centre remains within budget and is financially viable. Operate the company within the given budget and liaise with the accountants as appropriate. Ensure parent fees are paid and implement credit control procedures for non-payment of fees.
Recording of all centre’s business and preparation of Managers report, financial report, and budget plan to the board of Management.
Attending meetings of the Board of Management.
Responsibility for the evaluation and development of the service to ensure it is meeting and anticipating the needs and aims of the centre.
Carrying out an annual review of the service, which includes children’s and parents’ views.
Ensuring that staff continually update their skills and add to their knowledge by ensuring appropriate CPD training is organized and availed of.
Assist in the formation, review and updating of centre’s policies and procedures and to ensure the implementation of same.
Carrying out any other work deemed appropriate within the context of the service.
Bonnybrook Early Education Centre CLG reserves the right to review this job description in line with regulatory/ sectoral changes in Early Years sector.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive or restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
Terms and conditions of employment
Tenure
Full time contract
Remuneration
Director/Manager scale:
42,658 - 44,078 – 45,496 – 46,915 – 48,334 – 49,978 – LSI (1) after 3 years on max, 51,617 LSI
Working week.
35-hour week
Annual Leave
10 weeks- The holiday year runs from 1st September and generally follows the school year.
Probation
The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months.
Protection of Persons reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 and Children First 2011
Garda Vetting: the successful candidate must comply with Garda Vetting as per the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act
Vetting disclosures from the National Vetting Bureau of the Garda Siochana in accordance with the Act of 20212
Job Description.
The Early Years Director will report to the Board of Management.
Duties include:
• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Centre.
• Organisation of a safe and stimulating environment for the children attending the Centre. Ensuring adherence to all health and safety requirements.
• To act as positive role model and provide leadership to staff in relation to all aspects of early education practice, and to ensure they can effectively fulfil their roles within the centre.
• Planning and implementation of all educational programmes and ensuring best practice in line with the national curriculum Aistear and Siolta the early years quality framework.
• To ensure that all practice is child centered and responsive to the needs of children.
• To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of equality issues and the different customs, cultures, and family structures to ensure that equality and diversity is recognized and celebrated throughout the curriculum.
• To ensure an effective communication system with parents/guardians is maintained and to carry out induction meetings with parents.
• Act as the Designated Liaison person as per Children First legislation.
• Ensuring Children First legislation is implemented and adhered to and that all staff have undergone and updated the appropriate training
• Development and maintenance of all documentation for Tusla, statutory requirements of the service, Pobal requirements, employment requirements.
• To comply with all the relevant legislation, regulations, and all preschool inspections.
• Supervision and support to all the centre’s staff.
• Supervising all work carried out in the centre.
• Reading staff records of the children, arranging children’s reviews and where necessary requesting additional special reports from the staff.
• Convening regular staff meetings.
• Conducting regular staff reviews.
• Attending meetings concerning the children in the centre, e.g., case conferences, reviews, meitheals etc.
• Organizing and planning Selection Committee meetings.
• Arranging starting dates and assigning children to suitable groups.
• Contacting referring workers and or members of the community care team or other agencies when necessary.
• Acting as health and safety officer and ensuring all health and safety procedures are observed and a risk management system is in place.
• Inviting and encouraging parents to participate in the work of the centre and to contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children.
• Organisation for individual and group meetings with parents.
• Organising and ordering of food, cleaning materials and replacement of school equipment.
• Overseeing the work of the cook and planning menus, which are nutritious and economical. Ensuring that the kitchen adheres to all the necessary regulations of public health.
• Overall maintenance of the premises.
• Liaising with all outside agencies. Making connections with other local community groups to ensure best practice. Building connections with all the local primary schools to assist children make a good transition to primary education.
• The manager will report/liaise as appropriate with County Childcare Committee, DCEDIT, national voluntary organizations and other external agencies.
• The Manager will report/liaise with the range of services provided by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency which has responsibility for the following range of services:
o Child Welfare and Protection Services, including family support services. o Early Years (pre-school) Inspection Services o Educational Welfare responsibilities including School completion programmes and Home School Liaison o Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services o Services related to the psychological welfare of children o Alternative Care and Adoption
• Keeping of all centre accounts. The centre uses accounting software such as QuickBooks. A good working knowledge of the various Pobal funding streams e.g., ECCE schemes, NCS and AIM.
• Anticipating and monitoring spending for the centre. Creating financial budgets and ensuring the centre remains within budget and is financially viable. Operate the company within the given budget and liaise with the accountants as appropriate. Ensure parent fees are paid and implement credit control procedures for non-payment of fees.
• Recording of all centre’s business and preparation of Managers report, financial report, and budget plan to the board of Management.
• Attending meetings of the Board of Management.
• Responsibility for the evaluation and development of the service to ensure it is meeting and anticipating the needs and aims of the centre.
• Carrying out an annual review of the service, which includes children’s and parents’ views.
• Ensuring that staff continually update their skills and add to their knowledge by ensuring appropriate CPD training is organized and availed of.
• Assist in the formation, review and updating of centre’s policies and procedures and to ensure the implementation of same.
• Carrying out any other work deemed appropriate within the context of the service.
Bonnybrook Early Education Centre CLG reserves the right to review this job description in line with regulatory/ sectoral changes in Early Years sector.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive or restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
Terms and conditions of employment
Tenure Full time contract
Remuneration Director/Manager scale:
42,658 - 44,078 – 45,496 – 46,915 – 48,334 – 49,978 – LSI (1) after 3 years on max, 51,617 LSI
Working week. 35-hour week.
Annual Leave 10 weeks- The holiday year runs from 1st September and generally follows the school year.
Probation The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months.
Protection of Persons reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 and Children First 2011 Garda Vetting: the successful candidate must comply with Garda Vetting as per the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act
Vetting disclosures from the National Vetting Bureau of the Garda Siochana in accordance with the Act of 20212
30/06/2022
Full time
The Early Years Director will report to the Board of Management.
Duties include:
Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Centre.
Organisation of a safe and stimulating environment for the children attending the Centre. Ensuring adherence to all health and safety requirements.
To act as positive role model and provide leadership to staff in relation to all aspects of early education practice, and to ensure they can effectively fulfil their roles within the centre.
Planning and implementation of all educational programmes and ensuring best practice in line with the national curriculum Aistear and Siolta the early years quality framework.
To ensure that all practice is child centered and responsive to the needs of children.
To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of equality issues and the different customs, cultures, and family structures to ensure that equality and diversity is recognized and celebrated throughout the curriculum.
To ensure an effective communication system with parents/guardians is maintained and to carry out induction meetings with parents.
Act as the Designated Liaison person as per Children First legislation.
Ensuring Children First legislation is implemented and adhered to and that all staff have undergone and updated the appropriate training
Development and maintenance of all documentation for Tusla, statutory requirements of the service, Pobal requirements, employment requirements.
To comply with all the relevant legislation, regulations, and all preschool inspections.
Supervision and support to all the centre’s staff.
Supervising all work carried out in the centre.
Reading staff records of the children, arranging children’s reviews and where necessary requesting additional special reports from the staff.
Convening regular staff meetings.
Conducting regular staff reviews.
Attending meetings concerning the children in the centre, e.g., case conferences, reviews, meitheals etc.
Organizing and planning Selection Committee meetings.
Arranging starting dates and assigning children to suitable groups.
Contacting referring workers and or members of the community care team or other agencies when necessary.
Acting as health and safety officer and ensuring all health and safety procedures are observed and a risk management system is in place.
Inviting and encouraging parents to participate in the work of the centre and to contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children.
Organisation for individual and group meetings with parents.
Organising and ordering of food, cleaning materials and replacement of school equipment.
Overseeing the work of the cook and planning menus, which are nutritious and economical. Ensuring that the kitchen adheres to all the necessary regulations of public health.
Overall maintenance of the premises.
Liaising with all outside agencies. Making connections with other local community groups to ensure best practice. Building connections with all the local primary schools to assist children make a good transition to primary education.
The manager will report/liaise as appropriate with County Childcare Committee, DCEDIT, national voluntary organizations and other external agencies.
The Manager will report/liaise with the range of services provided by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency which has responsibility for the following range of services:
Child Welfare and Protection Services, including family support services.
Early Years (pre-school) Inspection Services
Educational Welfare responsibilities including School completion programmes and Home School Liaison
Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services
Services related to the psychological welfare of children
Alternative Care and Adoption
Keeping of all centre accounts. The centre uses accounting software such as QuickBooks. A good working knowledge of the various Pobal funding streams e.g., ECCE schemes, NCS and AIM.
Anticipating and monitoring spending for the centre. Creating financial budgets and ensuring the centre remains within budget and is financially viable. Operate the company within the given budget and liaise with the accountants as appropriate. Ensure parent fees are paid and implement credit control procedures for non-payment of fees.
Recording of all centre’s business and preparation of Managers report, financial report, and budget plan to the board of Management.
Attending meetings of the Board of Management.
Responsibility for the evaluation and development of the service to ensure it is meeting and anticipating the needs and aims of the centre.
Carrying out an annual review of the service, which includes children’s and parents’ views.
Ensuring that staff continually update their skills and add to their knowledge by ensuring appropriate CPD training is organized and availed of.
Assist in the formation, review and updating of centre’s policies and procedures and to ensure the implementation of same.
Carrying out any other work deemed appropriate within the context of the service.
Bonnybrook Early Education Centre CLG reserves the right to review this job description in line with regulatory/ sectoral changes in Early Years sector.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive or restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
Terms and conditions of employment
Tenure
Full time contract
Remuneration
Director/Manager scale:
42,658 - 44,078 – 45,496 – 46,915 – 48,334 – 49,978 – LSI (1) after 3 years on max, 51,617 LSI
Working week.
35-hour week
Annual Leave
10 weeks- The holiday year runs from 1st September and generally follows the school year.
Probation
The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months.
Protection of Persons reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 and Children First 2011
Garda Vetting: the successful candidate must comply with Garda Vetting as per the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act
Vetting disclosures from the National Vetting Bureau of the Garda Siochana in accordance with the Act of 20212
Job Description.
The Early Years Director will report to the Board of Management.
Duties include:
• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Centre.
• Organisation of a safe and stimulating environment for the children attending the Centre. Ensuring adherence to all health and safety requirements.
• To act as positive role model and provide leadership to staff in relation to all aspects of early education practice, and to ensure they can effectively fulfil their roles within the centre.
• Planning and implementation of all educational programmes and ensuring best practice in line with the national curriculum Aistear and Siolta the early years quality framework.
• To ensure that all practice is child centered and responsive to the needs of children.
• To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of equality issues and the different customs, cultures, and family structures to ensure that equality and diversity is recognized and celebrated throughout the curriculum.
• To ensure an effective communication system with parents/guardians is maintained and to carry out induction meetings with parents.
• Act as the Designated Liaison person as per Children First legislation.
• Ensuring Children First legislation is implemented and adhered to and that all staff have undergone and updated the appropriate training
• Development and maintenance of all documentation for Tusla, statutory requirements of the service, Pobal requirements, employment requirements.
• To comply with all the relevant legislation, regulations, and all preschool inspections.
• Supervision and support to all the centre’s staff.
• Supervising all work carried out in the centre.
• Reading staff records of the children, arranging children’s reviews and where necessary requesting additional special reports from the staff.
• Convening regular staff meetings.
• Conducting regular staff reviews.
• Attending meetings concerning the children in the centre, e.g., case conferences, reviews, meitheals etc.
• Organizing and planning Selection Committee meetings.
• Arranging starting dates and assigning children to suitable groups.
• Contacting referring workers and or members of the community care team or other agencies when necessary.
• Acting as health and safety officer and ensuring all health and safety procedures are observed and a risk management system is in place.
• Inviting and encouraging parents to participate in the work of the centre and to contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children.
• Organisation for individual and group meetings with parents.
• Organising and ordering of food, cleaning materials and replacement of school equipment.
• Overseeing the work of the cook and planning menus, which are nutritious and economical. Ensuring that the kitchen adheres to all the necessary regulations of public health.
• Overall maintenance of the premises.
• Liaising with all outside agencies. Making connections with other local community groups to ensure best practice. Building connections with all the local primary schools to assist children make a good transition to primary education.
• The manager will report/liaise as appropriate with County Childcare Committee, DCEDIT, national voluntary organizations and other external agencies.
• The Manager will report/liaise with the range of services provided by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency which has responsibility for the following range of services:
o Child Welfare and Protection Services, including family support services. o Early Years (pre-school) Inspection Services o Educational Welfare responsibilities including School completion programmes and Home School Liaison o Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services o Services related to the psychological welfare of children o Alternative Care and Adoption
• Keeping of all centre accounts. The centre uses accounting software such as QuickBooks. A good working knowledge of the various Pobal funding streams e.g., ECCE schemes, NCS and AIM.
• Anticipating and monitoring spending for the centre. Creating financial budgets and ensuring the centre remains within budget and is financially viable. Operate the company within the given budget and liaise with the accountants as appropriate. Ensure parent fees are paid and implement credit control procedures for non-payment of fees.
• Recording of all centre’s business and preparation of Managers report, financial report, and budget plan to the board of Management.
• Attending meetings of the Board of Management.
• Responsibility for the evaluation and development of the service to ensure it is meeting and anticipating the needs and aims of the centre.
• Carrying out an annual review of the service, which includes children’s and parents’ views.
• Ensuring that staff continually update their skills and add to their knowledge by ensuring appropriate CPD training is organized and availed of.
• Assist in the formation, review and updating of centre’s policies and procedures and to ensure the implementation of same.
• Carrying out any other work deemed appropriate within the context of the service.
Bonnybrook Early Education Centre CLG reserves the right to review this job description in line with regulatory/ sectoral changes in Early Years sector.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive or restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
Terms and conditions of employment
Tenure Full time contract
Remuneration Director/Manager scale:
42,658 - 44,078 – 45,496 – 46,915 – 48,334 – 49,978 – LSI (1) after 3 years on max, 51,617 LSI
Working week. 35-hour week.
Annual Leave 10 weeks- The holiday year runs from 1st September and generally follows the school year.
Probation The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months.
Protection of Persons reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 and Children First 2011 Garda Vetting: the successful candidate must comply with Garda Vetting as per the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act
Vetting disclosures from the National Vetting Bureau of the Garda Siochana in accordance with the Act of 20212
To ensure the efficient day to day running of creche in line with child protection & Tusla guidelines. The manager would be responsible to establish & maintain a standard of care in accordance with best practice.
Coordinate & management of staffing establishing & maintaining standards.
To ensure the building is in excellent condition at all times
26/06/2022
Full time
To ensure the efficient day to day running of creche in line with child protection & Tusla guidelines. The manager would be responsible to establish & maintain a standard of care in accordance with best practice.
Coordinate & management of staffing establishing & maintaining standards.
To ensure the building is in excellent condition at all times
Boherbue Educare Centre Creche requires a Full Time Manager to oversee our Early Learning and Care Service to ensure compliance and best practice in all areas of Child Protection and Welfare across the service.
We are looking for a team player who can provide leadership, line management and support to Childcare Team Leaders to ensure best practice in Boherbue Educare Centre Creche. We require a dynamic leader with excellent communication skills who will work well with a strong team of childcare workers as well as the parents and families of those who attend the Centre.
19/04/2022
Full time
Boherbue Educare Centre Creche requires a Full Time Manager to oversee our Early Learning and Care Service to ensure compliance and best practice in all areas of Child Protection and Welfare across the service.
We are looking for a team player who can provide leadership, line management and support to Childcare Team Leaders to ensure best practice in Boherbue Educare Centre Creche. We require a dynamic leader with excellent communication skills who will work well with a strong team of childcare workers as well as the parents and families of those who attend the Centre.
Little Scholars Montessori is looking for an Early Years Manager to join our team for August/September 2022. We are a small sessional service that caters for 22 children. We have successfully run for over a decade now and are located within a local primary school. We open from 8.45am-11.45am daily. We are offering a part time morning position of 20 hours per week -17.5 hours in the classroom (teaching) and 2.5 hours managerial administration duties.
06/04/2022
Term Time (September - June)
Little Scholars Montessori is looking for an Early Years Manager to join our team for August/September 2022. We are a small sessional service that caters for 22 children. We have successfully run for over a decade now and are located within a local primary school. We open from 8.45am-11.45am daily. We are offering a part time morning position of 20 hours per week -17.5 hours in the classroom (teaching) and 2.5 hours managerial administration duties.
We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious Manager to provide the highest standard of professional leadership in the operating of our busy full-day care in Dublin 15.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong communication skills
- Positive can-do attitude
- Demonstrate the ability to problem solve, presenting creative solutions and initiative
- Demonstrate the ability deal with conflicts and challenges in a professional manner.
02/02/2022
Full time
We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious Manager to provide the highest standard of professional leadership in the operating of our busy full-day care in Dublin 15.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong communication skills
- Positive can-do attitude
- Demonstrate the ability to problem solve, presenting creative solutions and initiative
- Demonstrate the ability deal with conflicts and challenges in a professional manner.
Little Squirrels Montessori” are currently recruiting a caring, capable Aim worker 9.00-12.00 for immediate start.
We are also looking for an experienced, dedicated professional level 6/7/8 to cover maternity leave from January 2022 - June 2023.
07/12/2021
Full & Part Time
Little Squirrels Montessori” are currently recruiting a caring, capable Aim worker 9.00-12.00 for immediate start.
We are also looking for an experienced, dedicated professional level 6/7/8 to cover maternity leave from January 2022 - June 2023.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious manager to provider the highest standard of professional leadership in the operating of our busy full day care facility.
30/11/2021
Full time
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious manager to provider the highest standard of professional leadership in the operating of our busy full day care facility.
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Creche Manager in our Tallaght centre, Dublin 24. Cocoon Childcare are one of the leading providers of early years care and education in Ireland. We are committed to continuous professional development and we provide a supportive and fun environment for our employees to flourish.
Our ethos is one of inclusion and support, we value our employees and management teams and we recognise the contribution they make to the success of our company. We offer a generous salary and benefits package and we believe in providing a work life balance.
What We Offer:
Continuous Personal Development (CPD)
Supportive training and growth programmes to allow you to reach your potential. All staff are encouraged to apply in house for any promotion opportunities
Staff Benefits Package
Recognition of excellent practice
18/11/2021
Full time
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Creche Manager in our Tallaght centre, Dublin 24. Cocoon Childcare are one of the leading providers of early years care and education in Ireland. We are committed to continuous professional development and we provide a supportive and fun environment for our employees to flourish.
Our ethos is one of inclusion and support, we value our employees and management teams and we recognise the contribution they make to the success of our company. We offer a generous salary and benefits package and we believe in providing a work life balance.
What We Offer:
Continuous Personal Development (CPD)
Supportive training and growth programmes to allow you to reach your potential. All staff are encouraged to apply in house for any promotion opportunities
Staff Benefits Package
Recognition of excellent practice
The role of the Manager will be to provide the highest standards of professional leadership and management and will also be responsible for the day to day running of the creche. The Manager will ensure that the welfare of children using the service is paramount and that the needs of children are met. The ideal candidate will:
Be committed to supporting children’s rights with a firm understanding of child welfare and protection
Have knowledge and understanding of the childcare sector and associated regulatory requirements
Be HETAC Level 7 or higher in Early Childhood Care and Education
Have a track record of professional development in a childcare setting
Have childcare and management experience
Have an understanding of financial management in line with sector requirements
Be proficient in the use of technology including computer-based reporting systems (PIP, Hive , child path advantages etc.)
An understanding of implementing Aistear & Siolta
Have excellent communication and people management skills developed in a creche environment
Possess strong planning and organisational development skills
Summary of Post - Early Days creche Centre is a private early years’ service for children aged 1 year to 12. The service caters for up to children and provides additional supports for families/parents. The Manager's primary role is to support & manage a large staff team, to oversee and implement a quality early childhood programme that promotes the development of the child supported by Aistear, the early childhood curriculum framework and Siolta, the Quality framework.
11/11/2021
Full time
The role of the Manager will be to provide the highest standards of professional leadership and management and will also be responsible for the day to day running of the creche. The Manager will ensure that the welfare of children using the service is paramount and that the needs of children are met. The ideal candidate will:
Be committed to supporting children’s rights with a firm understanding of child welfare and protection
Have knowledge and understanding of the childcare sector and associated regulatory requirements
Be HETAC Level 7 or higher in Early Childhood Care and Education
Have a track record of professional development in a childcare setting
Have childcare and management experience
Have an understanding of financial management in line with sector requirements
Be proficient in the use of technology including computer-based reporting systems (PIP, Hive , child path advantages etc.)
An understanding of implementing Aistear & Siolta
Have excellent communication and people management skills developed in a creche environment
Possess strong planning and organisational development skills
Summary of Post - Early Days creche Centre is a private early years’ service for children aged 1 year to 12. The service caters for up to children and provides additional supports for families/parents. The Manager's primary role is to support & manage a large staff team, to oversee and implement a quality early childhood programme that promotes the development of the child supported by Aistear, the early childhood curriculum framework and Siolta, the Quality framework.