Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Creche Manager to join our team in Galway City. As the Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for the children in our centre. Your leadership skills and passion for early childhood development will contribute to the growth and development of our little ones.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Responsibility for developing, delivering and managing the daily operations of the Centre in order to ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children, in line with all regulatory requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of children’s age and stage-appropriate holistic needs and development
- Dedicated to raising standards in early learning and care and will role model best practices to an outstanding level.
- Ability to implement the company’s REACH curriculum demonstrating the links between early childcare education theory and practice in line with the National Curriculum Framework of Aistear and the National Quality Framework of Síolta
- Ability to take responsibility to put into effect all company policies, procedures, health and safety/risk assessments as stipulated in the Childcare Regulations
- Effective people and business management skills with the confidence and skills to cover all business aspects of the role.
- Excellent knowledge of and ability to implement child protection policies in line with Children First requirements and guidelines.
- Lead on the development and evaluation of programmes and activities conducive to culturally sensitive learning environments.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A minimum of FETAC / QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent
- A minimum of three years in the childcare field, or at least two years of these in a management role within the sector
- A strong passion for the needs and development of the individual child
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Ability to liaise with parents, guardians, and families and build parental partnership
- Ability to line manage and supervise a team, supporting their continuous personal development.
- Communicate effectively in a clear and professional manner at all times.
- Manage and project occupancy levels.
- Have a full understanding of all guidelines as set out by TUSLA
Any queries? Feel free to message us via Indeed, or contact [email protected] via email. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €19.00-€20.25 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Galway, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have the minimum QQI Level 5 degree required to work in childcare?
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
