Successful applicant must:
Be familiar with and able to follow the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services.
Have experience working with school aged children.
- Hold an Early Years Care and Education Qualification (MINIMUM QQI LEVEL 5) (to provide relief cover in the Early Years Service).
- Have experience working in an afterschool service.
- Ability to maintain a high standard of quality and compliance with the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years and School Age Child Care Services) Regulations 2016.
- Be passionate and enthusiastic.
- Have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Have excellent communication skills and organisation skills.
This is a fixed-term position operating on a term-time schedule (aligned with the school calendar). To ensure consistency for the children, annual leave must be taken during scheduled school closures (e.g., mid-terms, Christmas, and Easter breaks).
- Application Deadline: Friday, 10th July 2026
- Interview Period: 15th July – 24th July 2026
- Outcome Notification: Week of 27th July 2026
- Start Date: Wednesday, 26th August 2026 (includes an introduction/induction day)
SALI Childcare recognises that its employees are their most important and valuable resource, therefore our Practitioners can enjoy a competitive salary and excellent working conditions. We provide CPD. Further information and a detailed job description can be obtained by emailing [email protected]
To apply; please forward your curriculum vitae and cover letter to: [email protected]
SALI Childcare Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €15.50-€16.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Galway, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Language:
- fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- FETAC/QQI Level 5 (required)
Work Location: In person
