Centre Manager, North Dublin

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Giraffe Childcare Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking experienced and dynamic Centre Managers with responsibility for overseeing 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:
  • Job security
  • Up to 34 days annual leave including bank holidays and Christmas
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Access to WellBee – Our staff wellbeing programme
  • Access to Wellhub - A digital wellbeing platform supporting our teams' wellbeing
  • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
  • Trainee management programme
  • Ongoing training and development including HACCP, Manual Handling, and First Aid
  • Enhanced employee benefits including: Bike to Work, Travel Tax Saver Scheme, supplier discounts
  • Employee gifts: cinema tickets, care packs, and more
  • Staff appreciation and recognition programmes: Employee of the Quarter, Employee of the Year
  • Talent exchange programme - access to positions across the world
  • Stay updated with leading approaches in early years
  • Permanent Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance Cover
  • Support for further education and continuous professional development
  • Childcare support
  • Be part of an award-winning team
Role Responsibilities
  • Develop, deliver, and manage the daily operations of the Centre to ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children, in line with all regulatory requirements.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of children's age and stage-appropriate holistic needs and development.
  • Dedication to raising standards in early learning and care, role modeling best practices to an outstanding level.
  • 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 Siolta.
  • Enforce all company policies, procedures, health and safety/risk assessments as stipulated in the Childcare Regulations.
  • Apply effective people and business management skills to cover all business aspects of the role.
  • Implement child protection policies in line with Children First requirements and guidelines.
  • Lead the development and evaluation of programmes and activities conducive to culturally sensitive learning environments.
Required Qualifications

Candidates must have the following:

  • A minimum of FETAC / QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent.
  • A minimum of five years in the childcare field, with at least two years in a management role within the sector.
  • A strong passion for the needs and development of individual children.
  • Full clean EU driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Candidates must also demonstrate:

  • Ability to liaise with parents, guardians, and families, building parental partnerships.
  • Ability to line manage and supervise a team, supporting their ongoing personal development.
  • Effective communication skills in a professional manner.
  • Capacity to manage and project occupancy levels.
  • Ability to meet targets, deadlines, and manage finances within an allocated budget.
  • Understanding of all guidelines set out by TUSLA.

Applicants must be willing to provide written references, be Garda Vetted by the company (Police Clearance required if the applicant has lived outside Ireland for more than 6 consecutive months since age 18), and provide proof of eligibility to work in the EU.

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