Centre Manager, Lucan Area

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, and 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

- Developing, delivering, and managing the daily operations of the Centre to ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children, in line with all regulatory requirements

- Having in-depth knowledge of children’s age and stage appropriate holistic needs and development

- Dedicated to raising standards in early learning and care, and role modeling best practice to an outstanding level

- Implementing 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

- Putting into effect all company policies, procedures, health and safety/risk assessments as stipulated in the Childcare Regulations

- Exercising effective people and business management skills with confidence to cover all business aspects of the role

- Implementing child protection policies in line with Children First requirements and guidelines

- Leading the development and evaluation of programmes and activities conducive to culturally sensitive learning environments

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of FETAC / QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent

- A minimum of five years in the childcare field and at least two years in a management role within the sector

- A strong passion for the needs and development of the individual child

- Full clean EU driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

Candidates must also demonstrate the following:

- Ability to liaise with parents, guardians, and families, building parental partnerships

- Ability to line manage and supervise a team, supporting their continuous personal development

- Effective communication skills in a clear and professional manner

- Ability to manage and project occupancy levels

- Ability to meet targets and 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 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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