Outdoor School Age Lead Educator part time/full time permanent
Permanent | 25–39 hrs/week | 42 weeks/year
Essential Requirement (Apply Only If Qualified)
- minimum QQI level 5, prererably QQI Level 6 in Childcare (or recognised equivalent)
- Qualification must appear on the Department recognised list:
https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/dcediy-early-years-recognised-qualifications-september-2024.pdf
About the Role
Seedling Nature Schools delivers outdoor early years and school-age childcare through forest school and nature-based learning. Children and educators spend the day outdoors all year.
The Lead Educator is responsible for one afterschool group of 24 children in collaboration with one or two other Educators. They will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of naturebased activities, link in with the Forest School Leader for Forest School activities and support the team in the daily activities of the afterschool.
Key Details
- 38 week Term-time role with 4 annual camp weeks
- 25 afterschool hours weekly with a potential of extending to 39 hours with AIM
- 13:00 to 18:00 five days a week with potential morning hours to create a full time role
Benefits
- Paid planning and meeting time
- Pension scheme & enhanced sick pay
- Free training and professional development
- Supportive team culture and Forest School mentoring
Ideal Candidate
- Passion for outdoor learning and working with children
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
- Forest school or nature pedagogy experience desirable
Pay
€17.30– €18.50 per hour (depending on training and experience)
Interviews: 1. July 2026 (video option available)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €17.30-€18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- This job is located in Mungret, Co Limerick, V9427P3
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- QQI Level 6 in Childcare or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
