Early Years Manager

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Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Respond Full time
Early Years Manager (Maternity Leave contract) - Island Key Dublin

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Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a meaningful role in a purpose-driven organisation? At Respond, we believe in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive, and staff can grow. Our aim is to deliver high-quality, play-based education that makes a real difference. If you're ready to bring your skills, creativity, and care to our service then we want to hear from you

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not "tick every box" there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply.

Job Title: Early Years Service Manager (Maternity Leave Contract)

Location: Island Key, East wall, Dublin 3

Reporting to: Regional Early Years Manager

Terms: Specified Purpose Contract (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday pm

Salary: QQI Level 7 - €18 - €23.29 per hour

QQI Level 8 - €19 - €24.59 per hour

(Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)

Staff Benefits:

Annual Leave Of 23 Days Plus Additional Company Days

Further education and training assistance

Access To Company Pension Scheme

Maternity Leave pay

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Employee Purchasing Schemes

100% Attendance Bonus Holidays

Adoptive Leave

Surrogacy Leave

Fertility Support Leave

Job Purpose: This position will focus on the development, management, delivery and review of a full day Early Learning service and to lead a team of dedicated staff to deliver quality practice.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

To provide oversight to standards and work within policy framework and legislation.

To undertake the duties of the designated person for the service under the Children's First. National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children.

To oversee the implementation of the National Quality and Curriculum Frameworks, Siolta and Aistear.

To model and nurture qualities practices in line with the preschool regulations

To manage and develop the service appropriate to the needs of the community and ensure that quality and sustainability are central to the practice.

To foster a culture of reflective practice and continuous development.

To contribute to the development of models, strategies, practices and procedures of Respond work with children and families.

To prepare reports as required in relation to the work in your area of responsibility.

To facilitate team meetings and also liaise with members of the management team

Person Specification:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong Leadership qualities

The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team

Highly motivated to work on own initiative

A professional and enthusiastic disposition

Aptitude and empathy with children and families

Commitment to high-quality Education and Care

Flexible and adaptable

Commitment to continuous professional development

Change-management skills

Analytical skills

Qualification & Experience

Professional qualification in Early Education. Minimum level 7

A minimum of 3 years experience working in a childcare setting.

Have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Good computer skills and knowledge of the Microsoft office suite

Report writing and administration skills

Garda Vetting will be required on an ongoing basis

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday the 25th of July 2025

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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